Memory

News Briefs: July 2021

Jun 19, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Migraines Before Menopause May Increase Risk of Hypertension Later On Women who have migraine headaches before menopause may have an increased risk of high blood pressure after menopause, according to research published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In the study of more than … Read More

Healthy Lifestyle the Key to Reducing Risk of Vascular Dementia and Cognitive Impairment

Jun 19, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Your brain relies on a steady, robust flow of blood to nourish its cells and preserve your memory, thinking skills, and other brain functions. As oxygen is carried in the blood, and as the brain is very sensitive to any decreases in oxygen supply, any disruptions or reductions in circulation … Read More

Newsbriefs: Hearing tests; Covid reinfection risk; Overnight blood pressure; Dementia

May 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Don’t Miss Out on Hearing Tests There is a growing body of evidence about the importance of hearing to healthy aging—for example, it raises the risk of dementia and falls, and can impact a person’s ability to socialize with others. Even so, many older Americans’ hearing isn’t being adequately monitored, … Read More

Diet and Your Brain

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Many of us have had moments when a name or word is frustratingly out of reach, or something is not where we’re sure we left it. The older we get, the more moments like these trigger concern about the health of our brains. Fortunately, there are things we can do … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Hypotension Risks, Questions for Your Therapist, Stress and Cognitive Stimulation

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q. I know high blood pressure is a risk for cognitive problems, stroke and many other health challenges. But I tend to have lowerthan-normal blood pressure. Am I at risk for thinking-skills problems, too? A. While low blood pressure (hypotension) doesn’t get as much attention as high blood pressure, it … Read More

Food for Thought: Nutrients to Ease Anxiety

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

The foods you might associate with anxiety may fall more into the “comfort food” category that includes ice cream and other high-calorie–but tasty–choices. When we’re stressed, we often turn to foods we loved as children or that, for whatever reason, make us feel more at peace. But whatever emotional benefits … Read More

Memory Maximizers

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

For Better Memory, Shelve the iPad for a Paper Pad As tempting as it may be to record information on an iPad or other modern digital device rather than an old-fashioned pen and paper, recent research suggests that an old-school approach may help you remember that information better. In a … Read More

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Can Memory Assessments Help?

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

These days there is no shortage of smartphone apps or online programs ready to test your short-term memory and give you an immediate, if not necessarily scientific, evaluation. Alessandro Biffi, MD, director of the Aging and Brain Health Research Group at Massachusetts General Hospital, notes that none of these commercially … Read More

What to Do When Your Short-Term Memory Betrays You, Even Just Once in a While

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

You meet a new neighbor, have a nice chat, and then return to your home and can’t recall the name of the person you just met. This kind of phenomenon, though common and usually harmless, can still trigger worries about memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. “Memory lapses are a notoriously … Read More

Diet High in Healthy Plant-Based Food May Cut Stroke Risk by 10 Percent

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Changing your diet to include more plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains, and fewer refined grains and added sugars may help reduce your risk of having a stroke by up to 10 percent. A study led by Megu Baden, MD, PhD, of the Harvard T.H. Chan … Read More