Memory

Adopt These 7 Habits for a Healthier Brain

Jan 23, 2020 · · Memory
You know that lifting weights makes your muscles stronger and quitting smoking is the best gift you can give your lungs. But what are the steps you can take for better brain health? It turns out that the prescription for a healthier brain isn’t complicated. But it does require commitment. … Read More

Communication in Dementia

Jan 21, 2020 · · Memory
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a challenge that unfortunately becomes more difficult as the condition progresses. People with early AD can still function independently, and communication is relatively easy. However, people with more advanced AD are less able to process what is said to … Read More

Newsbriefs: Omega-3s; Belly Fat; Imaging Scans; Exercise

Jan 21, 2020 · · Memory
Omega-3s Beneficial in CAD A new study (Circulation, Nov. 19, 2019) suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may boost brain function in people with coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits called plaques on the inner walls of arteries in the heart. If severe, the … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Board Games; Statins

Jan 21, 2020 · · Memory
Board Games May Be a Winner at Protecting Memory Monopoly marathons or weekly games of bridge or chess may do much more than keep your competitive fires burning. Research suggests that board games and card games can also stoke your memory skills. A Scottish study published in the Journals of … Read More

6 Steps for Successful Memory Aging

Jan 21, 2020 · · Memory
Superagers—people in their 70s and 80s who maintain the memory and cognition they had in middle age and even younger (as young as 18 in one study)—stand as shining examples that cognitive decline is not inevitable as we age. Members of this elite group don’t just luck into a good … Read More

10. Getting Help for Memory Problems

Dec 26, 2019 · · Memory
Most people would agree that worrying about the state of your memory is incredibly anxiety-provoking. It can also be easy to lose perspective on what you perceive to be memory lapses. So, if you are concerned about your memory, it is important to see your health-care provider. Consider bringing a … Read More

Resources

Dec 26, 2019 · · Memory
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org 800-272-3900 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago, IL 60601 Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers 800-438-4380 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) www.alzfdn.org 866-232-8484 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Fl. New York, NY 10001 American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) www.afar.org 888-582-2327 55 West 39th St.,16th Fl. New York, … Read More

Glossary

Dec 26, 2019 · · Memory
acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter that may be enhanced by drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. (Neurotransmitters are chemicals that allow cells in the brain to communicate with one another.) Alzheimer’s disease: The most common form of dementia. Memory, thinking, and behavior become progressively worse until a person requires help with most … Read More

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