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MGH Study: Widowhood May Accelerate Cognitive Decline; Women Most at Risk

May 18, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

The death of a partner can trigger a cascade of devastating emotional and even physical symptoms. The loss of intimacy, companionship and support facing life’s everyday and long-term challenges can change how a person thinks, feels and behaves in some profound ways. And according to a recent study by researchers … Read More

Memory Maximizer: Slowing Brain Aging; Protecting Memory and Brain Health

May 18, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

Being Physically Active Slows Brain Aging Brain volume tends to shrink as we get older, regardless of health, diet, exercise, stress, sleep or other factors. But in a recent report from the American Academy of Neurology, the amount of physical activity you engage in may help slow the loss of … Read More

Managing Parkinson’s Disease

May 18, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Memory

About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, and an estimated 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the condition—however, medications, advanced treatment options, and physical activity may help ease the symptoms. PD occurs when neurons (brain cells) … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Hearing Aids; Change Gut Bacteria, Improve Memory

Apr 16, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

Listen up: Wear Your Hearing Aids to Preserve Brain Function The link between hearing loss and dementia risk is well established, and there are several possible theories to explain that connection. There is some evidence that when the region of the brain responsible for hearing is inactive, brain tissue can … Read More

What It Really Means to Challenge Your Brain

Apr 16, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

You’ve heard countless times about the importance of brain-stimulating activities when it comes to preserving memory and thinking skills. But what does it take to challenge the brain? Are crossword puzzles and an afternoon at an art museum enough? While any intellectually stimulating activity is better than nothing, to really … Read More

Don’t Assume It’s Dementia: Medications, Illnesses Can Also Affect Memory

Mar 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

When you first notice changes in your ability to recall information clearly, pay attention, or make decisions, you may assume Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia may be taking hold. But it’s worth taking stock of your overall health to see if something else may be affecting your … Read More

Spring Cleaning Your Mind: Clear Away the Clutter to Improve Memory and Outlook

Mar 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

You know that clearing out the clutter in your home can help lower stress and allow you to feel more positively about your surroundings. You’re not distracted by the unimportant, but unavoidable “stuff” around you. You can breatheÉ and think a little easier. But what about that jumble of thoughts, … Read More

Medications to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Mar 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Despite reports of promising new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there is still no cure for the condition. This has led some scientists to question the widely held belief that AD is linked to a buildup of abnormal proteins—amyloid-beta (A-beta) and tau—in the brain. A-beta forms plaques that disrupt communication … Read More

Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Mar 18, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

For many chronic diseases, evaluating the stage of the disease is part of the diagnostic process, and it is a main factor in treatment decisions. But Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects each patient differently, so it can be difficult to pin down the various stages. “There is no standard set of … Read More

Multitasking: Trying to Do It All May Worsen Memory, Attention

Feb 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Memory

The term “multitasking” originated in the 1960s, when engineers used the phrase to describe the capabilities of a new IBM computer that could perform several complicated functions simultaneously. Ever since, researchers have been exploring the nature of human multitasking. In particular, scientists wanted to know whether performing several tasks at … Read More

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