Category Archives: Memory

Weight loss beginning in midlife and extending into later life could be a sign of dementia, as uncovered by researchers at the Mayo Clinic. The findings revealed that individuals who lose weight over the course of decades are at a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the loss of memory and thinking ...click here to read more

Screening seniors early on for memory loss and dementia is of utmost importance as it can help slow down the progression of memory decline and possibly even preserve or reverse some of the damage that has already been done. Families can make plans for their loved ones’ care, get help with day-to-day tasks, and keep ...click here to read more

ALS has been linked with frontotemporal dementia. You may be familiar with ALS because the disease that was brought to the world’s attention by YouTube’s successful “ALS Ice-bucket-challenge.” Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease of the nervous system, especially the part that controls voluntary movements such as speaking, walking, breathing and swallowing. It is ...click here to read more

Lupus (SLE) patients suffer from mood disorders, anxiety and depression. Although lupus is categorized by many physical symptoms it can affect mental health as well. Lupus can be a complicating illness which is caused by an overactive immune system. With medication symptoms can be managed but often the side effects of medications can contribute to ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a growing problem within the United States and although it primarily affects blood sugar, new research suggests that it can also contribute to memory loss as well. Diabetes is a chronic condition where a person cannot produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or does not properly use the insulin that is being produced ...click here to read more

Cold sores (herpes simplex virus) can raise the risk of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Cold sores are not only unsightly to look at and uncomfortable, but they can be a sign of serious health problems as well. Previous research on cold sores has found that they can be tied to memory loss, but more ...click here to read more

When cholesterol is discussed we often think about the heart, heart disease and even stroke, but memory and cognitive function don’t generally cross our minds, although 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

Have you ever been introduced to someone new and almost instantly forgot their name? How about heading into the grocery store and forgetting what you even went in there for? We all have those moments where our mind seems to slip away, and we simply can’t recall what we just learned or were thinking about. ...click here to read more

Vascular dementia memory loss may be due to stroke or multiple smaller strokes. Vascular dementia is a gradual or permanent loss of brain function that occurs in relation to other diseases. Vascular dementia can affect memory, thinking, language, judgement and behavior. All parts of our body require blood flow to function. When blood flow becomes ...click here to read more

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) can cause brain fog and memory problems. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the body’s immune system attacking itself – also known as an autoimmune disease. Unfortunately, lupus can affect joints, skin, the kidneys, blood cells, the heart, lungs and the brain. When lupus affects the brain is can ...click here to read more

Boosting brain power and keeping a sharp memory are important goals to live a satisfying life. With that in mind, you might want to put down that candy bar and supersized soda and reconsider your options. What you eat (and don’t eat) can affect your waistline, your disease risk and your brain power. Can your ...click here to read more

By the year 2030 it’s estimated that dementia cases will rise to 75.6 million cases worldwide. With an aging population memory decline is on the rise, so when we hear of easy ways to boost memory, we jump to relay the message to you. Memory loss is a symptom of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have revealed a link between high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, brain activity and executive function in the elderly. Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to absorb, transport and utilize oxygen over an extended period of time. A person with a high ...click here to read more

Unhealthy diets containing junk food have been shown to affect the brain and lead to poor mental health. The findings come from researchers at Deakin University and the Australian National University. Specific findings concluded that a part in the brain – the hippocampus – has been shown to be smaller in those who consume junk ...click here to read more