From the monthly archives: February 2012
Exercise Principles to Maintain Your Brain
Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for brain health. Studies show that exercise can reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s or other dementias by more than 60%. It can also be helpful for those with memory impairment to help them stay calm, sleep better, […]
Note: This is not an official Alzheimer’s Association publication. It was compiled for information purposes only. If you have a concern regarding your health, or what to take or do for any mental or physical ailment you should consult with a licensed physician
Before we get into exercise – in last month’s review we noted […]
Some Suggestions
Pursue social activities, like lecture programs, or traveling with friends. Get involved in projects that require you to have regular contact with others, like planning a gathering for a club, organizing a card- or game-playing night with friends, or helping out with a church supper. Investigate the options for social interactions available in […]
Why People Need People For Brain Health There is a lot of good information coming out these days about things good for the brain. However, one that is often overlooked, yet most powerful and relevant for this time of year, is social interaction – talking with other people.
Human beings are social creatures, and those […]
Dr. Yaffe from the University of San Francisco talked about the relationship between PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and dementia. She noted that PTSD has been shown to reduce hippocampus (the primary organ of memory) volume, and prolonged stress increases cortisol which over time can cause brain damage (see the accompanying article “Stress Depression and […]
Note: This is not an official Alzheimer’s Association publication. It was compiled for information purposes only. If you have a concern regarding your health, or what to take or do for any mental or physical ailment you should consult with a licensed physician.
The Alzheimer’s Associations International Conference on Alzheimer’s and related dementias was held […]
Subjective Memory Problems
Q. Are you one of the worried well? Q. Should you be concerned? Q. What should you do?
This refers to memory concerns that are usually quite mild and normal. Do you ever walk into a room and forget what you went there for? Most normal people do that, once in a […]
Many American’s are shocked to learn the United States is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world. We have one of the highest rates of diabetes and heart disease, as well as dementia, and depression. How can this be when we have access to some of the best food and medical care in the […]
There are many different causes of memory loss or decline. In this article I will talk about some of the most common causes, and how you can tell whether or not you are at risk.
By memory loss, I am not talking about normal forgetting, we all forget things once in a while. It’s when […]
Note: This is not an official Alzheimer’s Association publication. It was compiled for information purposes only. If you have a concern regarding your health, or what to take or do for any mental or physical ailment you should consult with a licensed physician.
Recently we had a doctor call our office asking about the value […]
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