Memory

Curved Walking May Reveal Early Signs of Cognitive Impairment

May 23, 2024 · · Memory
Your gait can sometimes reveal much about your physical and cognitive health. Slower or more erratic walking can often signal that cognitive impairment or even dementia is ahead, years before memory lapses or other thinking problems become obvious. Most gait observations that medical professionals use involve walking in a straight … Read More

Age When Memory Troubles Start

May 23, 2024 · · Memory
Q: Is there a typical age when memory problems usually begin? A: Memory difficulties or other changes in thinking skills can develop at any age, but it’s important to understand that for most peo­ple, these changes occur gradually over many years. Age 60 has often been identified as the age … Read More

Newsbites: Red meat and cardiovascular health; mindfulness and behavior change; lifestyle and dementia

May 23, 2024 · · Memory
Recommendations to Limit Red Meat for Cardiovascular Health Upheld by Large Study Dietary guidelines recommend limiting consumption of red meat (beef, pork, and lamb) to lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and generally support good health. Replacing red and processed meats with other protein sources (fish/seafood, low fat or fat … Read More

Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Supplements Are Often Mislabeled

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Dietary supplements, whether they are marketed for immune system support, weight loss, better memory, or other health benefits, often promise more than they can deliver. Supplements are not regulated to the exacting standards of prescription medications, which means some supplements may contain more or less of an ingredient amount listed … Read More

THOUGHT DISORDERS

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Q: I recently heard the term “thought disorder” for the first time. Is that a type of dementia or mental health problem? A: A thought disorder is essentially a distur­bance or problem with how your thoughts are organized and expressed. The condition is sometimes referred to as “disorganized speech,” but … Read More

MENTAL SHARPNESS IN RETIREMENT

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Q: I was starting to have memory lapses and trouble concentrating before retirement. But since I retired, I actually feel like I’m sharper mentally. Is that possible? A: While retirement, the sudden loss of work demands, deadlines, and other responsibilities are sometimes associated with unwel­come changes in brain function, it … Read More

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