July 6, 2008

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Memory Center   [ Home >  Memory >  More  Related Items ]   MEMORY - NEWS CENTER Smoking May Put Your Memory at Risk June 17, 2008 Cigarette smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Smokers are two to three times more likely to die from coronary heart ... Cognitive Impairment More Common than Dementia March 26, 2008 Dementia is a severe deterioration or loss of intellectual faculties that may be accompanied by emotional disturbances and personality changes. Study shows that exercise helps fight memory loss March 15, 2007 Exercise increases activity in the part of the brain that is central to memory and learning. People who have weight loss surgery may risk memory loss March 15, 2007 Weight loss surgery may lead to memory loss as well as other complications, by triggering a vitamin deficiency. Memory will improve following sleep apnea therapy December 13, 2006 Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea improves memory problems, according to clinical trial. Study shows that hormone replacement therapy may improve women's memory November 23, 2006 Hormone replacement therapy can help women to retain certain memory functions. Moderate alcohol consumption might be good for the brain October 27, 2006 A study in rats shows that a drink or two a day may improve memory. Staying fit can keep you mentally healthy in old age October 18, 2006 Fitness and childhood IQ are found to have an impact on cognitive ability in old age, according to a long-running study. Memory decline without dementia is linked to brain tissue loss September 19, 2006 Brain deficit has been found among people with memory problems. Rivastigmine helps memory loss after traumatic brain injury September 15, 2006 The drug rivastigmine can improve moderate to severe memory loss among patients with traumatic brain injury. Apple juice linked to improved memory August 17, 2006 New research shows that apples and apple juice can help boost memory. Apple juice may help protect against memory loss January 31, 2006 Experiments in mice suggest that apples and apple juice can improve memory. Slow reaction time, poor memory linked to increased mortality January 26, 2006 Poor cognition at all ages has an impact on life expectancy. Memory problems come with Alzheimer's gene, even in healthy people January 24, 2005 People who carry a genotype that predisposes to Alzheimer's disease have a tendency to forget to do things, even if they don't have dementia. The downside of memory-enhancing drugs November 7, 2003 Drugs that improve long term memory may also affect the part of the brain involved in working memory. High blood pressure a factor in forgetfulness October 1, 2003 Memory problems may be linked with reduced blood flow to the brain caused by high blood pressure. Menopause not linked to memory decline October 1, 2003 Women transitioning through menopause do not have any linked cognitive decline. Mental strengths and weaknesses retained throughout life September 9, 2003 A long-running study shows that people's patterns of cognitive ability do not change much as they age. High blood sugar linked to memory decline February 5, 2003 An impaired ability to regulate blood sugar is associated with shrinkage of a part of the brain involved in memory and learning. How important memories change with age December 2, 2002 While younger people remember significant events in detail, older people recall more about thoughts, feelings and context. Awareness of memory loss may signal early dementia October 3, 2002 Being aware that you have a problem with memory may be the first sign of damage to the brain areas dealing with memory and learning.   RELATED ITEMS Didn't Mom Tell You "Fish is Brain Food"? February 18, 2008 Vegetable consumption shown to improve memory problems October 25, 2006 Men with low testosterone more likely to fall October 24, 2006 Study shows marijuana extract could slow Alzheimer's disease October 20, 2006 Scientists uncover link between cognitive function and obesity October 19, 2006 Volunteers will do meditation every day to see if it can prevent cognitive impairment August 1, 2006 Alzheimer pathology, but without the disease July 3, 2006 Stroke patients suffer from memory decline April 19, 2006 Carotid stenting improves memory and thinking April 6, 2006

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