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Why Including Others in Your Dementia or Mental Health Care Can Be so Helpful

Aug 26, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

If you had surgery to repair a broken hip, you probably wouldn’t hesitate to ask others for a little help, whether it’s a ride to your physical therapy sessions or some temporary assistance with housework. However, when the diagnosis is a mood or an anxiety disorder or mild cognitive impairment … Read More

Is the Internet Changing the Way Your Brain Works?

Aug 26, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

The internet offers a seemingly endless trove of information, ideas, entertainment and ways to connect with other people. But for all of its benefits, the internet may also alter how you think and feel in ways that aren’t quite so positive. A recent international study that included researchers from Harvard … Read More

Q&A: Dementia Risk; Melanoma

Aug 26, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Memory

Q. Does my anticholinergic medication increase my risk of dementia? A. Several studies have found that long-term use of anticholinergic drugs is associated with a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, especially vascular dementia, in people over 80. The most recent study, published in June in JAMA Internal Medicine, provides … Read More

Light Activity Slows Brain Aging

Aug 26, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Memory

Some things can get a little more difficult as we age, such as meeting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each week. The good news is that even light-intensity activity can boost brain health, researchers reported … Read More

When Reaching Out for Help, What’s Fair to Ask of Family and Friends?

Aug 21, 2019 · Jay Roland · Memory

For people who were always meticulous about their household finances or about their diet and exercise regimens, the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or psychological disorders such as depression can easily make those routine behaviors seem confusing or overwhelming. And though it may be difficult to admit you need … Read More

Adult Mental Health Especially Vulnerable to Early Childhood Events

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Memory

Events and circumstances that you may not even remember may have set you on a course toward mental health challenges you’re facing now as an adult. A study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers found that experiences such as poverty and family instability may alter a person’s gene expression profileÑthe … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Yoga’s Effect on Muscles and Memory; Oral Hygiene & AD Risk

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Memory

Yoga May Help Keep Muscles and Memories Limber Yoga may be more strongly associated with toning and stretching muscles, while encouraging measured breathing and relaxation. But in a recent analysis of 22 randomized clinical trials, yoga was shown to be effective at improving memory and thinking skills. The studies also … Read More

Stimulating Certain Parts of the Brain May Boost or Diminish Memories

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Memory

Do you have a frightening memory that still causes anxiety and stress? Are there joyous recollections you’d love to enjoy evenÊmore? In a study led by Steve Ramirez, PhD, a neuroscientist at Boston University, researchers demonstrated just how pliable memories are by stimulating certain parts of the hippocampus, a part … Read More

News Briefs: Antihypertensive Therapy for Dementia; Confidence & Knowledge; Migraine Relief

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Memory

Study: Antihypertensive Therapy May Help Reduce Dementia Risks The role of hypertension (high blood pressure) and the onset of dementia is an active area of research as scientists look for interventions that can help lower dementia risk or at least prolong the time before cognitive decline sets in. In a … Read More

Mind & Memory News Briefs: Temperature’s Effect on Cognition; Microbiota Regulation for Anxiety

Jul 30, 2019 · UHN · Memory

To Improve Cognition, Turn the Temperature Up-or Down A study published in PLOS One reported that men’s and women’s performance on math and verbal tests may be affected differently by ambient temperature. Among 542 people in rooms that ranged from 61.14 to 90.63 degrees Fahrenheit, men generally performed better at lower … Read More

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