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MGH Breakthrough May Lead to Earlier Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Mar 29, 2021 · Jay Roland · Memory

The accumulations of tau and amyloid-beta proteins in the brain are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But knowing when the buildup of these harmful deposits begins and how fast they grow, damaging the health and function of neurons along the way, has been a difficult challenge for scientists. But … Read More

Hypertension Linked to Brain Damage, Memory Problems in Older Adults

Mar 29, 2021 · Jay Roland · Memory

High blood pressure may be most often thought of as a risk to heart health, but it’s just as important to understand how hypertension can threaten memory, thinking skills, and other aspects of brain health. The brain relies on a steady, healthy flow of blood to supply it with oxygen … Read More

Sharpen Your Recall with Memory-Support Strategies

Mar 29, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Don’t be surprised if your memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be—and try not to be alarmed by any lapses you notice. It’s natural to experience some changes in your cognitive function as you get older, but these changes don’t necessarily signal serious problems to come. “What you’ll … Read More

Newsbriefs: Improve cardio fitness; Reduce Parkinson’s risk; Reduce NAFLD; Abdominal Fat and COVID 19; Improve GERD; Choose healthy, unprocessed foods

Mar 24, 2021 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Memory

Improve Cardio Fitness with Simple Bodyweight Exercises Bodyweight exercises—in which you use your body to create resistance against gravity and build strength— can improve oxygen circulation in healthy, inactive adults, according to a study published in International Journal of Exercise Science, January 2021. Ten adults performed 18 sessions of five … Read More

Frontline: GI Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients; Cardiovascular Health; Early Indicator of Dementia

Mar 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

GI Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients More Prevalent Than First Recorded A common perception of COVID-19 is that it primarily affects the respiratory system, with the most common symptoms being difficulty breathing and a dry cough. But as more data on COVID-19 have become available, researchers have found that 18 percent … Read More

Frontline: Cognitive function; Fried food and heart disease; Higher risk Osteoporosis

Feb 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

Assisted Lifestyle Changes May Improve Cognitive Functioning Research suggests that making lifestyle improvements with the help of experts appears to be more effective at staving off the progression of cognitive decline than doing it on your own. Researchers divided study participants age 66 and older who were experiencing cognitive decline … Read More

MGH Study: Light Therapy May Help Treat Brain Injuries That Affect Memory and Thinking

Feb 23, 2021 · Jay Roland · Memory

Nearly 3 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, making it the leading cause of traumatic injury. But treatment options are limited, as the biological mechanisms associated with the injury aren’t yet well understood. However, in a study led by researchers with the … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Tip to Remember New Information; Manage Your Cardiovascular Health to Lower Dementia Risk

Feb 23, 2021 · Jay Roland · Memory

To Help Remember New Information… Do Nothing for a While After absorbing new information, one of the best things you can do to help cement it in your memory is… nothing at all. And that means nothing. No running errands, no looking at your phone, no chatting with others, no … Read More

Money Woes may Signal Dementia Long before Diagnosis

Feb 23, 2021 · Jay Roland · Memory

In a study of single Medicare beneficiaries, researchers found that people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias were more likely to miss credit card payments and experience similar financial mishaps as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis. The study, published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine, was among the … Read More

What You Might Not Know About Depression

Jan 22, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Memory

Depression is one of the most common conditions affecting men and women of all ages in the United States and across the globe. The disorder can disrupt virtually every aspect of life, including mood, motivation, sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, self-esteem, relationships, basic activities of living, and even the will to … Read More

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