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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

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

News Briefs: June 2021

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Common in People with Memory and Thinking Problems Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which breathing is interrupted repeatedly while you sleep, is associated with cognitive impairment, as well as cardiovascular disease and other health problems. And in a small study presented at the American Academy … Read More

Little Changes in Your Routine That Can Have a Big Effect on Your Memory

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

For something as important as protecting your memory and thinking skills, you may think you need to take big, complicated steps to accomplish anything. The truth is that little changes to everyday activities can make noticeable differences in clarity of thought and reliability of memory. And one of the first … Read More

Many Factors Can Cause Changes in Memory

May 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

Do you frequently have to search for your purse or your keys, or stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word? Don’t panic: It’s probably just the normal effects of aging. “When older adults notice memory lapses, they’re often afraid it’s a sign of Alzheimer’s disease,” says Lisa … Read More

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