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Simple Tests Can Assess Your Memory Loss

Sep 24, 2019 · UHN Staff · Memory

A 2014 survey suggested that older adults worry more about developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) than they do about other serious illnesses. However, it is important to keep your fears in perspective, particularly if you have noticed that your memory isn’t what it used to be. “Some memory change is normal … Read More

Boost Your Brain Health Now

Sep 24, 2019 · UHN Staff · Memory

An estimated 5.5 million Americans are living with dementia, and about 47 million display some evidence of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Many of the latter will not progress to dementia in their lifetimes—however, the search continues for improved methods of identifying those who will develop symptoms, and interventions that can … Read More

The Difference Between Signs of Normal Aging and Signs of Dementia

Sep 23, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

It’s not surprising that people worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia as they get older: An estimated one in every 10 Americans over age 65 has Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. And women have even more reason for concern, since they have almost double … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Carrying Less Weight; Object-Label Learning

Sep 23, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

Carrying a Little Less Weight Now May Help Preserve Memory, Brain Power Later In the latest study to reaffirm the association between physical health challenges in mid-life and cognitive problems later in life, researchers suggest that having a bigger waistline and a high body mass index (BMI) in your 60s … Read More

A New Direction for Alzheimer’s Disease Research: Cholesterol

Sep 23, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Memory

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) most commonly strikes in old age, but one devastating subtype, early-onset AD (EOAD) can appear as early as the 40s and 50s. Genetic mutations explain only 10% of EOAD cases, but a study published in JAMA Neurology in May suggests another possible culprit: elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. … Read More

Mind & Memory Newsbriefs: Alzheimer’s Disease; Metformin

Aug 29, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Memory

Insulin May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease. Intranasal insulin may slow the rate of cognitive decline by one to two years, according to a study presented at the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. A total of 289 patients were randomly assigned to receive 20 international units of insulin or placebo twice daily … Read More

News Briefs: Alzheimer’s Disease; Quitting Alcohol; Anger in Older Adults

Aug 26, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

Study Suggests Why Older Adults Are More Susceptible to Alzheimer’s Disease Advancing age has long been known as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). And in a recently published study, researchersÑled by a team from Massachusetts General HospitalÑbelieve they can at least start to explain that connection. In the … Read More

Better Memory from a Pill? Some Drugs May Slow the Progress of Dementia

Aug 26, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be devastating news, but if discovered in its early stages, AD can often be slowed and its symptoms managed with the help of medications. There are currently five FDA-approved medications for Alzheimer’s disease. Three of them are cholinesterase inhibitors: donepezil (Aricept) for all … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Variety for Better Learning; Sleep to Lower Dementia Risk

Aug 26, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

Variety May Be a Key to Better Learning You may marvel at how you were able to go right from algebra to U.S. history to chemistry in high school and managed to learn a lot in each class every day. While good teachers may have had a lot to do … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Forgetting Trivial Information; Couples Therapy; Beta-Blockers

Aug 26, 2019 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q: I believe that the brain sometimes gets rid of unimportant memories to make room for more important ones, but my kids think I’m just getting forgetful. Is my theory possible? A: Yes, and it’s not just a theory. Brain scientists sometimes refer to this concept as transience, meaning simply … Read More

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