Tips to Combat Age-Related Forgetfulness

Tips to Combat Age-Related Forgetfulness

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Why do people become more forgetful as they age? A: It’s common…

How sleep improves memory, performance

How sleep improves memory, performance

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I don’t think I get enough quality sleep.…

Don’t Forget About Alzheimer’s

Don’t Forget About Alzheimer’s

There’s no cure, but researchers are hoping to prevent the most common type of dementia Traffic unexpectedly slowed on Green…

Why Memory Care Matters

Why Memory Care Matters

Alzheimer’s care facilities support residents as well as families The story about Alzheimer’s disease, a powerful degenerative malady that shrinks…

How exercise boosts brain function

How exercise boosts brain function

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts  By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I keep hearing that exercise helps with memory…

Memory lapses — when not to worry

Memory lapses — when not to worry

By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I just turned 70. I have always had a great memory. But now I occasionally…

Longevity gene may boost brain power

Longevity gene may boost brain power

whatdoctorsknow.com A new study has demonstrated that people with a variant of a longevity gene, called KLOTHO, have improved brain…

Forget Your Lines

Forget Your Lines

Memory Ensemble and Lookingglass Theatre use improv to help Alzheimer’s patients By Nancy Maes Physicians encourage Alzheimer’s patients to stay…