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Improving Your Psychological Well-Being May Help Lower Dementia Risk

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

On the surface, the concept of positive well-being seems pretty simple. It is often used interchangeably with concepts such as happiness and quality of life, and is perceived by many people in the general public as a sense that your life is going well. But well-being is a complex state … Read More

News Briefs: August 2021

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Scientists Explore Why Memories Become Less Vibrant Over Time Recalling a favorite memory can sometimes lead you to recall the gist of the event or situation, while the details get fuzzier through the years. This is a common phenomenon, and in a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers found … Read More

Cool Cognition: The Brain Benefits of Good Hydration and Other Smart Summer Choices

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Getting enough fluids in the summer is usually thought of as a way to keep your body from overheating, but if you’ve ever been even a little dehydrated, you know your thinking skills can wilt in the heat, too. “Hydration is very important for our survival,” says psychiatrist David Mischoulon, … Read More

Frontline: Risk of dementia; Risk of falls: Decrease gut inflammation

Jun 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

Getting Enough Sleep May Cut Your Risk of Dementia People in their 50s and 60s who reported getting six hours or less of sleep each night are at higher risk of developing dementia later in life, according to research published in Nature Communications, April 20, 2021. The researchers collected data … Read More

Newsbriefs: Speed when walking; Heart health for cancer survivors; Thyroid function; AD medication

Jun 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Maintain Your Speed When Walking with Your Spouse Walking is a great form of exercise for older adults, but pay attention to how fast you’re moving if you walk with your spouse or partner on a regular basis. A recent study (Gait & Posture, March 2021) looked at the walking … Read More

Study Sheds Light on Cognitive “Super-Agers”

Jun 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Most research into Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the role played by the abnormal protein amyloid-beta (A-beta). But more recently scientists have been taking a closer look at tau, another protein implicated in Alzheimer’s. A recent small study suggests that older adults who are cognitive “Super-Agers” may be more resistant … Read More

Artificial Intelligence Reveals Existing Drugs That May Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

The search for more effective Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatments has been a long and expensive one, with major breakthroughs seemingly just out of reach. And while new medications currently being studied are offering scientists some hope, a team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers are … Read More

Memory Maximizers: July 2021

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Bolster Your Memory By Being Proactive About Your Vision and Hearing Becoming visually impaired or hearing impaired can often lead to numerous consequences, including social isolation and a reduced quality of life. The loss of both vision and hearing, however, appears also to significantly increase your odds of dementia later … Read More

Study Explores How Couples Can Better Manage Young-Onset Dementia

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Of the many aches, pains and other health concerns that accumulate as we get older, dementia is one that we tend to associate with being much older. The statistics bear that out. While only about 2 percent of people have dementia by age 65, more than one-third of adults older … Read More

MGH Researchers Seek to Clarify Vaccine- Related Neurological, Psychological Concerns

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a growing concern among health experts as doctors and policymakers seek to make sure a large majority of the U.S. population is vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Compounding the problem is the far-reaching spread of misinformation and misunderstandings online and through word-of-mouth. One … Read More

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