Memory

Memory problems in seniors could signal lower cognitive function, study reports

September 19, 2011

Seniors with complaints about short-term memory gaps, such as difficulty recalling recent events, might be experiencing more than just age-related changes, according to researchers. They say their new study findings could lead to new protocols for clinicians treating seniors with memory problems.

Collaboration and social interactions help extend memory, study finds

August 31, 2011

A collaborative approach in social interactions could be a key to memory retention and independent living later in life, new research reveals.

Memory fitness programs boost verbal memory, perception of memory, study finds

August 30, 2011

Memory fitness programs at senior living communities helped improve seniors' verbal learning and retention, plus boosted their self-perceived memory, a new study finds.

Vitamin and mineral supplements could improve long-term memory, study suggests

August 05, 2011

Adults who take vitamin and mineral supplements for 10 years exhibited better long-term memory skills than those who took placebos, according to a new study.

A mile a day may keep dementia away: Study links walking with preserved brain function

October 15, 2010

The trick to staving off memory problems and cognitive decline in old age could be as simple as walking more, new research suggests.

'Senior moments' are not necessarily part of aging process, study finds

September 17, 2010

Those momentary memory lapses that typically accompany aging may not be so normal after all. A new study links common forgetfulness in old age to strokes and Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's conference offers research surprises

Liza Berger July 15, 2010

I always look forward to the research that emerges from the annual international Alzheimer's conference. This year, the meeting has not disappointed.

Why so blue? Berries could slow memory loss

January 21, 2010

It has long been thought that eating blueberries, a rich source of antioxidants, improve memory. Now a study has uncovered evidence of such beneficial effects.

Knowledge about celebrities could indicate risk for Alzheimer's, research suggests

December 22, 2009

Our ability to remember information about celebrities could help with more than just trivia games; it could hold clues to early detection of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

Experimental new Alzheimer's treatment could recover memory

July 16, 2009

The memories of Alzheimer's patients are forgotten but not gone, to twist a popular phrase. Now, one potential new treatment might help to recover some of those lost memories. An experimental drug has the potential to recover memory and improve cognitive function if taken early in Alzheimer's development-especially when coupled with other treatments, researchers say.

Cognitive tests don't differentiate between Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, study finds

July 09, 2009

Less than 2% of the most common neuropsychological tests can differentiate between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, according to a recently published report.