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A Variety of Brain-Training Activities Helps Maximize Memory, Decision-Making Skills

Oct 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

From crossword puzzles in the daily paper to computer-based programs and smartphone apps, there is no shortage of brain-stimulating activities for older adults or anyone concerned about preserving their memory and thinking skills. But how much do brain-training activities really help? The short answer is that researchers don’t yet know. … Read More

A Flu Shot Is One Way to Help Preserve Memory, Brain Health

Oct 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

While influenza is primarily a contagious respiratory illness, it can potentially trigger complications involving the heart and other organs, as well as the brain. So this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a major health threat—especially to older adults—it’s vital to get your flu shot and take all the other … Read More

Blood Test Represents Giant Leap Forward for Alzheimer’s Research

Oct 19, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Memory

Alzheimer’s disease, which causes progressive decline in memory and cognition, currently affects over 5 million people in the U.S., and about 20 million worldwide. There are several drugs approved by the FDA that treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by temporarily helping memory and thinking problems. However, these medications do not … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Definition of Mental Health; Finding the Right Words; Vascular Dementia

Oct 19, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q: What do the terms “mental health” and “mental illness” actually mean? A: That is an excellent question, but one that could generate many different answers, depending upon who is asked. In general, mental health is the state of a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental illness is a … Read More

Newsbites: Plant Based Diets; Coffee and Health; Vitamin D and Cholesterol; Alzheimer’s Risk Factors

Sep 22, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

Avoiding Animal Products Does Not Ensure a Healthy “Plant-Based” Diet An observational study recently published in the BMJ found that a healthy plant-based diet was associated with lower blood pressure, but an unhealthy plant-based diet was not. The study compared dietary recall and blood pressure data from over 4,600 men … Read More

Newsbriefs: Plant-Based Proteins; Brain Power; Malnutrition After Heart Attack; Kidney Health; Smoking

Sep 22, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Memory

Live Longer: Consume Plant-Based Proteins Whether you get your protein from animals or plants may make a difference in longevity of life, according to a study published July 13, 2020, in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers evaluated data from food frequency questionnaires filled out by 237,036 men and 179,068 women in … Read More

The Negative Effects of Narcissism

Sep 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Memory

Bully, braggart, drama queen, entitled, condescending. These are some terms used to describe those who are narcissistic. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is the term used when someone has been diagnosed by a mental health professional. As with most disorders, narcissism exists on a spectrum. According to Sarah Nguyen, MD, Assistant … Read More

Manage Your Medications to Help Prevent Memory and Thinking Skills Problems

Sep 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

Under the best of circumstances, managing your medication regimen can be a challenge. Keeping track of multiple pills each day, taking them at the right times, knowing what other medications, supplements, or foods to avoid to prevent dangerous interactions, and understanding the side effects that accompany each drug can seem … Read More

Fish Oil May Be Effective Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

Sep 21, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Memory

In a serendipitous twist of science, a study using stem cells to gauge the effectiveness of antidepressants has found that fish oil may be an effective treatment for depression. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, with around one in six individuals experiencing at least one depressive episode … Read More

In Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Advances Are Promising

Sep 3, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with a projected increase to 16 million cases by 2050. The effects of Alzheimer’s go far beyond the patient: Last year, an estimated 16 million Americans provided an estimated 18.6 billion hours of unpaid care for patients with AD or another … Read More

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