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Is It Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? And What Is the Difference?

Dec 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” are used interchangeably so often that the average person may be inclined to think they mean the same thing. But these terms have different meanings, and understanding that distinction is important if you or a loved one start to experience changes in thinking and … Read More

Managing Key Risk Factors May Protect Your Memory

Dec 21, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Modifying a range of specific risk factors could delay or prevent 40 percent of dementia cases, according to a recent expert report. The report, published in The Lancet, Aug. 8, 2020, updates 2017 advice from the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care. The commission originally identified nine modifiable … Read More

Newsbites: Consequences of skipping meal; diet and CVD; dental health and dementia; the importance of less inactivity

Nov 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose weight for your health, skipping meals may not be the way to go. A study published recently in the journal Public Health Nutrition found that skipping meals can cut calories, but may cut the intake … Read More

New Blood Test Could Revolutionize Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

Nov 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, and given the aging of the population—and the fact no treatments are proven to reverse or cure AD—incidence of the disease seems likely to keep rising. One issue complicating the search for a cure is that there … Read More

From the Editor: Help Find a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Nov 19, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

It’s likely that at some point you have worried about your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as you age. Along with older adults who already have been diagnosed with AD, and their caregivers, you’re probably hoping that scientists will soon identify drugs or other treatments that stop or even … Read More

The Latest on Libations and Memory

Nov 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

For many people, the holidays may not be quite as festive this year, given COVID-19’s implications for social interaction. But that doesn’t mean that there won’t still be toasts wishing each other good health and hoping for a less stressful 2021. Understanding the risks and benefits of alcohol intake are … Read More

What’s Your Ideal Brain Care Score?

Nov 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

When you think of heart health, you may think of the preventive measures your doctor recommends, such as managing your blood pressure and cholesterol, which lower your risk of a heart attack. Similarly, avoiding cigarettes is well-established advice to prevent lung disease, and colonoscopies are standard means to help avert … Read More

Boost Your Brain with the MIND Diet

Oct 19, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Memory

It has been known for decades, perhaps even centuries, that certain nutrients help keep the mind sharp and healthy. But over time, researchers have continued to pinpoint and learn more specifically how certain nutrients work within the brain. And with more knowledge came the creation of the MIND diet, developed … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Cholesterol “hyper-absorber”; Alzheimer’s and life expectancy; Potatoes

Oct 19, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Memory

What does it mean to be a “hyper-absorber” of cholesterol? Your serum cholesterol—the cholesterol in your bloodstream—can come from two sources. The human body makes its own cholesterol in the liver, and it absorbs some cholesterol from the foods and beverages that are consumed. For decades, people who had cardiovascular … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Strength Training & Memory; Test Yourself to Reinforce Your Memories

Oct 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

Strength Training May Just Strengthen Your Memory, Too Lifting weights or engaging in other forms of strength training may benefit more than your muscles. Several studies in recent years have found that even short strength-training workouts may help boost episodic memory (part of your long-term memory) and improve neuroplasticity, the … Read More

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