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Ask The Doctor – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · · Memory
I sometimes find myself recalling a memory and feeling much different about it—often sadder—than I used to. Is my mind playing tricks or is my perspective just changing? In a way, both reasons are possible. First, memories can and do change over time. When you share a memory with someone, … Read More

News Briefs – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · · Memory
Moderate and Strenuous Exercise May Help Ease Anxiety Symptoms Having an anxiety disorder, even one that is chronic, can adversely affect relationships, work, and quality of life. But in a recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders, Swedish researchers found that exercise—both moderate and strenuous—may help alleviate symptoms. Most … Read More

Newsbriefs: Chronic pain; colorectal cancer; sleep; specialists

Jan 20, 2022 · · Memory
CBT May Benefit Chronic Pain People suffering from chronic pain often take opioids and/or a class of anti-anxiety drugs called benzodiazepines. Both types of medications are associated with significant adverse side effects if they are used for long-term pain management. Researchers writing in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Nov. 2, … Read More

News Briefs: January 2022

Dec 17, 2021 · · Memory
Long COVID May Negatively Impact Cognition for a Year or More Individuals experiencing post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS or “long COVID”) may have respiratory problems and other complications for at least 12 months after their initial infection. Among the more common complications is impaired cognition, sometimes referred to as “brain fog.” … Read More

Research Roundup January 2022

Dec 17, 2021 · · Memory
Fruits, Veg May Lower COVID Risk. People eating plant-rich, healthy diets were slightly less likely to develop COVID-19 and had a lower risk of severe symptoms versus people who didn’t eat fruits and vegetables, researchers found. Over 592,000 U.S. and British adults were surveyed and assessed based on intake of … Read More

News Briefs: November 2021

Oct 19, 2021 · · Memory
A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than one-half serving per day, according … Read More

News Briefs: November 2021

Oct 12, 2021 · · Memory
Study Suggests Diabetes Drug May Slow Cognitive Decline A widely used type 2 diabetes drug that helps lower blood glucose levels may also lower the risk of dementia, according to a study published recently in The BMJ. Researchers found that dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are associated with lower levels of … Read More

Insomnia Can Be Especially Harmful to Older Adults

Oct 4, 2021 · · Memory
Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks of insomnia. Studies suggest that insomnia is rather common in older adults, and the consequences of persistent lack of sleep can be dire in later decades in life. “One of the most strongly demonstrated negative … Read More

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