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Memory: Can We Keep It As We Age? by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted Thu 14 May 2009 4:32pm Which do you like best – being entertained or learning new information? Can’t decide? Maybe you know but just don't remember! Help is on the way. In the book The Memory Advantage: Improve Your Memory, Mood, and Confidence Throughout life, you get both. Read on »

Research suggests low-carb is the way to go for those seeking to preserve their memory as they age by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 07 Jan 2009 2:59pm Many individuals would like to live to a ripe old age, but at the same time dread the thought of losing their mental capabilities as they do this. One nutritional strategy that may well have some merit in preserving the function of the ageing brain is to ensure a good intake of omega-3 fats, especially [...] Read on »

Great Video Website for Memory, Aging, Alzheimer's and Caregivers by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 2:16am I just discovered this website at theUCSF Memory and Aging Center. The web site is a composite of easy to view video's designed to help people better understand Alzheimer's, dementia and includes caregiver tips. When you enter the website you can click a play list to see all the available content. The site uses YouTube as the delivery system making Read on »

Do Elders Gain Rosier Memories with Age? by Ronni B. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 29 Dec 2008 6:37pm brains but in recent years, undoubtedly due to a worldwide aging population, more is being done. Much of it is preliminary, so there are no definitive answers yet and an overview... of the brain that generates emotions and a region involved in memory and learning. But they also found that the older adults have stronger connections with the frontal cortex, the higher Read on »

Partial Memories – Why Does The Memory Weaken With Age? by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Sun 04 Jul 2010 5:59pm Why do intellectual performances decrease with age? Recent studies show that an important role in this process has the decreased communication between different parts of the brain that occurs with age. More specifically, the intellect... Read on »

memory in middle age and beyond by Jennifer J. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 12 Nov 2009 10:03pm Much has been written about how to improve your memory. With normal aging, and for those without 9 - 5 jobs, we are at risk for losing parts of our memory. As we age... to process context for a thought, memory or behavior ( APA, 2001). As with muscles, we must use and work our memories. For those with dementia, basically a build up of plaque Read on »

Boomers and Elders: Memory Tips for Aging Brains by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted Thu 14 May 2009 4:32pm Online Education Data Base offers up a "Memory Toolbox" that is not just for those with dementia or other pathological problems. Most of us have memory slips, and the article, "The Memory Toolbox: 75 Tips and Resources to Go from Amnesic to Elephantic" gives us lots of ideas to try, if we want to improve. Read on »

memory in middle age and beyond by Jennifer J. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 03 Feb 2009 12:47am Much has been written about how to improve your memory. With normal aging, and for those without 9 - 5 jobs, we are at risk for losing parts of our memory. As we age, our... to process context for a thought, memory or behavior ( APA, 2001). As with muscles, we must use and work our memories. For those with dementia, basically a build up of plaque Read on »

Think memory worsens with age? T ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 24 Apr 2009 11:38pm Think memory worsens with age? Then yours probably will 25 april 2009--Thinking your memory will get worse as you get older may actually be a self-fulfilling prophecy... do not buy in to negative stereotypes about aging and memory loss. In a study published earlier this month, psychology professor Dr. Tom Hess and a team of researchers from NC Read on »

9 Steps to Reverse Dementia and Memory Loss as You Age by OCnaturaldoc Health Maven

Posted Sat 15 Jan 2011 4:52pm and a woman with mild cognitive impairment, and all agreed that memory loss is NOT a normal function of the aging process. Sadly, they didn't have much to offer in the way... these steps because they can help you prevent the aging of your brain and obtain lifelong health. source: http://drhyman.com/9-steps-to-reverse-dementia-and-memory-loss-as-you Read on »