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 to have moments of forgetfulness about where we put the keys, why we walked into a room, or what an object is called. This reflects age-related changes in thinking skills. Over time we can expect […]
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. I keep reading about how you need sleep to improve learning and memory. Why does that make a difference? A: Scientists have long known that getting a good night’s sleep helps us learn and remember. […]
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 Bay Road through Winnetka. Glenview resident Jean Buchband was running errands following a workout session across town. After what felt like an eternity of riding her brakes and getting nowhere, the problem car pulled onto […]
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 brain cells, robbing its victims of their memories as well as their physical and mental abilities, isn’t about the cure—there isn’t one. It’s about the care. Alzheimer’s shrivels brain cells, making its victims lose their short-term […]
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 and other brain functions. What’s the connection? What types of exercise and how much do I need? A: Exercise boosts your memory and thinking skills both directly and indirectly. It acts directly on the body […]
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 can’t remember names. Is this normal memory loss, or something more serious? A: For many of us, these types of memory blips become more common as we get older. Our brains are forming fewer connections […]
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 skills such as thinking, learning and memory regardless of their age, sex, or whether they have a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Increasing KLOTHO gene levels in mice made them smarter, possibly by increasing […]
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 intellectually stimulated and socially connected, but when they are no longer working and have trouble attending their favorite leisure-time book club or volunteer activity, they have a hard time following the doctor’s orders. An improvisational […]
