Memory

How Do Antidepressants Change How You Think and Feel?

Nov 25, 2024 · · Memory
An estimated one in 10 people in the United States take antidepres­sant medications. Most people take them for symptoms of depression, but the drugs are also prescribed to help individuals deal with conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, and other psychological disorders. Research suggests that about 70 percent of people … Read More

Mixed Dementia

Nov 25, 2024 · · Memory
Q: What is mixed dementia? A: Mixed dementia is diagnosed when at least two causes of memory loss and/or other brain changes occur simultaneously. The most common form of mixed dementia is the presence of abnormal protein deposits associ­ated with Alzheimer’s disease and blood vessel problems linked to vascular dementia. … Read More

Newsbriefs: Shingles and memory issues; regularly drinking coffee or tea; cold snaps raise heart attacks; high blood pressure and AD

Nov 25, 2024 · · Memory
Shingles and Memory Issues A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that shingles may increase the risk of subjective cognitive decline (defined as self-reported memory issues). Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. In later life, VZV … Read More

Drug May Prevent Migraine Pain Before Headache Starts

Oct 29, 2024 · · Memory
A medication called ubrogepant may help people avoid or greatly minimize headache symptoms and experience fewer limitations on their daily activities if the drug is taken when the first signs of a migraine develop, according to a study published recently in the journal Neurology. Ubrogepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide … Read More

Can Planting Trees Protect Against Dementia and Other Diseases?

Oct 29, 2024 · · Memory
Numerous studies in recent years have underscored the mental health benefits of spending more time in nature, whether it’s a park, the beach, or other natural area. Additionally, in a study presented recently at the annual conference of the International Society for Environ­mental Epidemiology, researchers found that people living in … Read More

Making and Losing Memories

Oct 29, 2024 · · Memory
Q: Is it true that acquiring new information means having to lose older memories and knowledge? How can you hang on to certain memories while also continuing to learn? A: Learning and memory are dynamic func­tions, challenging the brain to manage massive amounts of information every day. As you suggest, … Read More

Mild cognitive impairment

Oct 29, 2024 · · Memory
Q: I’ve been told that I have mild cognitive impairment. Does that mean I will get dementia? A: Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI for short, refers to the very early stages of cognitive impairment, where you may notice the occasional memory lapse or poor judgment call. While MCI can be … Read More

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