Category Archives: Memory

Researchers have found that a non-invasive brain test could help doctors narrow in on the type of dementia that a patient has. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are other types including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which accounts for 10 to 15 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, FTD is often misdiagnosed ...click here to read more

A new study has found that depression can cause structural changes in the brain. Depression and other mental health issues are a growing epidemic. Despite prolific research into mental health issues, there is still much to learn regarding the origins of these illnesses and how they affect people over the long-term. Depression is currently the ...click here to read more

Most of us will not hesitate to stuff our faces with chocolate when given the chance, and who would blame use. Chocolate is delicious—perhaps the most delicious food on the planet. The consumption of chocolate even goes back to 1900BC. They not only enjoyed it but believed the cacao seed was a gift from the ...click here to read more

Minor slip ups in memory as we age are normal, but they can still be troublesome. You forget a birthday, you can’t recall an acquaintance’s name, these little lapses in memory can make day-to-day living a challenge. Of course, if forgetfulness is a regular part of your day, that could signal mild cognitive impairment, which ...click here to read more

Everyday forgetfulness is one of those unpleasant—but often unavoidable—side effects of aging. Losing track of what you were doing or trying to remember an important phone number to no avail can be very annoying. In many cases, it’s simply brain aging, and it definitely doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s. But because these episodes of forgetfulness ...click here to read more

There are times when we can’t remember where we placed our keys or the TV remote, or when we realize we have forgotten a person’s name. It can be embarrassing and isn’t something anyone would like to happen to them, especially in front of others. Being forgetful is usually synonymous with being old, as whenever ...click here to read more

As many as 5.1 million Americans may be affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and the incidence of this memory-stealing disorder is growing as the population continues to age. Dementia is not a normal part of healthy aging, but with such scary statistics, many people associate old age with Alzheimer’s. While the risk of developing this brain ...click here to read more

Dementia is a condition where a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social ability prevents a person from performing everyday tasks. This often leads them to become dependent on others. There is no definitive way to predict the onset of dementia, with most cases simply being diagnosed after the fact. A new study aims ...click here to read more

When cholesterol is discussed, we often think about the heart, heart disease, and stroke, but memory and cognitive function don’t generally cross our minds even though they should. New research from Heidelberg University in Germany found that having high cholesterol can negatively affect memory and cognitive decline in aging. Cholesterol is naturally produced by the ...click here to read more

There is no better feeling than knowing you helped someone that really needed it. When this aid comes from the bottom of your heart, without the expectation of payment or reward, it can provide a deep sense of satisfaction that not only makes you happy, but inspires others to do the same. This notion of ...click here to read more

We’ve all had trouble falling asleep at one time or another, whether it’s due to excessive external noises disrupting your sleep or a feeling of restlessness. It is also a well-known fact that as we age, the quality of our sleep declines, which can lead to memory loss later in life. Thankfully, new research has ...click here to read more

Psychogenic amnesia (also known as functional or dissociative amnesia) is an abnormality of memory function that is not attributed to structural brain damage or of a known neurobiological origin. The common presenting symptom is retrograde amnesia, whereby the individual is unable to recall any event leading up to the onset of amnesia itself. This includes ...click here to read more

Dementia is a term used to describe significant cognitive impairment. These impairments are often seen in two or more critical brain functions such as memory, language, judgment, and reasoning. Deficiencies in these aspects of cognitive ability can significantly affect a person’s daily functioning, making them require constant aid. The most common form of dementia is ...click here to read more

Do you drink tea? Are you a tea aficionado with a collection of exotic blends from all over the world? Or do you like to keep it simple and classic? Regardless of your preferences, if you’re a tea drinker, you are on the right path. If you are among those people who rarely drink it ...click here to read more