Social isolation may be a precursor to memory loss
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2020
Social isolation not only contributes to memory loss in older age, but affects men and women differently, according to a new study.
Reminiscence therapy can help adults with dementia recall happy holiday memories
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2019
Psychologists offer tips on how to effectively use reminiscence therapy to help adults with dementia recall past holidays.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 21, 2019
Exposure to pollution linked to brain atrophy, memory decline … Atopic eczema tied to increased fracture risk in adults … Opinion: Why do so few adults get vaccinated?
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
New strategy for Parkinson’s treatment tested … Metabolic dysfunction a primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease … Benefits of statins ‘marginal’ for most healthy people … Study reveals insight...
Resident memory loss? It may be depression, not dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Although symptoms of dementia and depression may seem similar, clinicians should be aware of key differences in order to address each condition properly, experts caution.
Frequent exposure to unhealthy foods impacts spatial memory, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
Eating junk food may cause spatial memory loss that worsens as poor-diet days add up, a recent animal study has found.
Low grip strength tied to memory loss, cognitive impairment in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Reduced handgrip strength is associated with greater odds of cognitive impairment in adults over age 50, according to new research.
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.
Residents immersed in activities are less likely to suffer memory loss, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Engagement in mentally stimulating activities is linked to a lower risk of age-related memory loss, a new study says. Moreover, greater participation appears to fuel better outcomes.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 24, 2019
Intervention helps most prediabetic adults remain stable, recover … Poor sleep tied to reduced memory performance … Memory decline is slower in those with cancer