Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
Volume 19 • Number 9 • September 2023
Appreciate the Thinking Skills That Can Remain the Same or Even Improve as You Get Older

Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that age brings on only negative changes to thinking skills. But that’s not always the case. In fact, you may have noticed that while you might need an extra moment or two to find the word …
Issue Highlights
- Loss of Sense of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Depression
- Study Suggests That Traumatic Brain Injury May Be a Chronic Condition
- A Sense of Purpose May Be a Key to Prevent Loneliness
- Can a Smartphone Help Detect Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Changes?
- What to Know About Late-Life Depression and the Challenges of Getting the Right Diagnosis
- MGH Study Suggests Why Moderate Alcohol Intake May Benefit Cardiovascular Health
- Forgetting Trivia
- Blood Thinners and Hemorrhage Risks
- Therapist Recommendations