Category Archives: Memory

To help keep memory sharp, follow a heart-healthy diet and an aerobic exercise program. This is the recommendation after a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that healthy lifestyle behaviors can help to slow the development of cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND). Cognitive impairment without dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, ...click here to read more

Let’s face it: some things aren’t that important. Even people’s names just aren’t going to stick in your head. And that’s completely normal. Just because you’ve been called forgetful a few times or have a hard time recalling the occasional tidbit does not mean you need to panic. Memory lapses are normal. That’s not to ...click here to read more

Electric bikes may boost mental health in older adults. This is one of the first studies of its kind to study older adults in an outdoor study as opposed to a gym setting, which is typically where most of this type of research takes place. For the study, adults over the age of 50 were ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation in middle age is associated with memory and thinking problems in later life. Inflammation comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the body’s response to infection or injury and is necessary. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is not healthy. It is defined as inflammation which lingers for months or ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common condition among people over the age of 65. It is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues in the joints or bones. Typical symptoms include swollen and painful joints that may also feel warm. More concerning, though, is the relation between rheumatoid arthritis ...click here to read more

If you want to slow down memory loss and aging, then get your hands on grapes and blueberries. Latest research findings have uncovered that eating these fruits in combination can have a dramatic effect on your brain health. Previous studies have found that consuming foods high in polyphenols can help slow down the physical effects ...click here to read more

Successful aging has been defined in many different ways by researchers, but many can agree that it comprises more than just good health. The most accepted definition includes not suffering from chronic diseases or physical disabilities and having optimal social engagement and mental health. Some researchers believe that classifying successful aging in this multi-dimensional way ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Exeter, King’s College London and the University of Bergen has found that commonly prescribed pain medication can have three times the harmful side effects in patients with dementia. The side effects included personality changes, confusion, and sedation. As pain is a significant symptom for half of dementia patients ...click here to read more

Memory loss is a very scary realization that many older adults face. Although not a normal part of the aging process, the risk of memory loss increases with age. Yet, there are many contributing factors that increase one’s risk of memory loss aside from age. Understanding the different causes of memory loss is important because ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease that sets in later in life could be prevented by consuming a high protein diet of nuts, meat, and fish. The Link between Protein and Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease that is characterized by impaired cognitive functioning and memory decline results from the deposit of amyloid-β (protein plaques) in the brain. While this protein ...click here to read more

For some, knitting is a favorite past time because it’s calming and creative. You put together different color yarns to create something useful like socks, sweaters, or scarves. Aside from being relaxing and a creative outlet, a Turkish University is now teaching their seniors how to knit as a means of protecting their memories. In ...click here to read more

With dementia, patient’s memory fades over time. Even though a person may still remember aspects of their life, they go in and out of remembering things and being forgetful. This can be frustrating not only for the sufferer, but for the caregivers too. For patients, not being able to remember surroundings, people, or events can ...click here to read more

As the world’s population continues to age, so does the rate of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. But just because dementia is more common at older ages doesn’t mean that it is an inevitable part of aging. Although the exact cause of dementia is unknown, there are known risk factors that may increase the likelihood of ...click here to read more

Simple partial seizures, also known as focal onset aware seizures (or “focal seizures” for short), begin in one area of the brain and the person remains alert and able to function. These seizures are brief, lasting only seconds to minutes, and are generally experienced by people with epilepsy. There are many types of treatment options ...click here to read more