Mind and Memory
Tuesday, Mar 19th 2013
Secrets of a Memory Champ
Memory is a funny thing. There are many things we'd like to forget—like bad haircuts, lousy meals and upsetting fights with loved ones. And then, there are those things we would love to remember—such as where we parked the car, the name of that restaurant we want to recommend to our friends and a word that we've used a hundred times before but is now stubbornly stuck on the tip of our tongues.
Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds
Getting fit helped overweight, inactive adults sharpen their thinking skills, too
MONDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Regular high-intensity exercise is not only good for your body, it's also good for your brain, researchers report.
Their new study included overweight and inactive adults, average age 49, who underwent tests to assess their thinking, decision-making and memory skills -- also known as cognitive function.
Healthy Lungs May Keep Brain Running Smoothly
Swedish study found link between problem-solving ability, lung function
THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Good lung health may help you maintain your brain's processing speed and problem-solving abilities as you age, according to a new study.
Steps You Can Take to Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
There are currently 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects memory, behavior and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. There are no known cures for the disease, and even slowing its progression has proven to be quite difficult.
Alcohol May Not Be Kind to the Aging Brain
Studies suggest potential problems, like memory issues, but don't prove a link
By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
Poor Sleep May Age Your Brain
Inadequate shuteye associated with mental decline in four new studies
By Maureen Salamon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) -- Evidence is building that poor sleep patterns may do more than make you cranky: The amount and quality of shuteye you get could be linked to mental deterioration and Alzheimer's disease, four new studies suggest.
Eating More Foods Rich in Omega-3s May Lower Alzheimer's Risk: Study
High consumption was associated with lower levels of protein linked to dementia
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may guard against Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
Tuesday, Jan 10th 2012
Age With Attitude Beats Aging Gracefully
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
The start of a new year gives pause for reflection. I like to look back at the year past and ahead to the coming year and think about ways to make the yet-to-come even better.
For those of us in midlife and beyond, Jane Baskin, author of Jane of the Jungle and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers some thought-provoking—and entertaining—advice for getting the most of out of life.
Keeping Busy: Planning Daily Activities With an Elder
A big part of making everyday life easy for you and your aging parent or loved one is establishing a daily routine of activities to keep them occupied and engaged.
Elder Financial Abuse: How to Help Protect an Aging Loved One From Predators
Part of your responsibility as a caretaker may include ensuring that your aging loved one's finances are in order. Unfortunately, you may also need to keep an eye out to make sure they are not being taken advantage of by scams or individuals looking to make a quick buck off a vulnerable senior.
