Sunday, October 12, 2008

memory

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Occasional Forgetfulness Tied to Loss of Brain Volume

It's unclear whether this is linked to dementia, scientists say more >>

Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread

Study finds shorter survival time, reduction in learning, memory more >>

Forgetting: Is It Aging or Alzheimer's?

Medical director William Uffner explains what symptoms should cause concern. more >>

Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder'

Tool highlighting increased blood flow could become standard measure of rehab, study says more >>

Humans Have Astonishing Memories, Study Finds

A new study found the brain can remember a lot more than previously believed. more >>

Excercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss

Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says more >>

Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study

Researchers say finding is 'good news' for postmenopausal women taking anastrozole more >>

Mental Skills Can Decline Years Before Dying

Study of seniors found it's not all part of normal aging process more >>

Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain

Activities to keep your mind sharp more >>

Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses

Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans more >>

Diabetes Onset, Severity Tied to Cognitive Problems

Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests more >>

Interrupted Night Sleep Worse for Cognitive Function

People almost 4 times groggier than those awakened during day rest, study finds more >>

Advances Made Against Alzheimer's Disease

Antihistamines, immune therapy among ideas that could lead to new treatments, experts say more >>

Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later

But worrying about things could be protective, a second study suggests more >>

Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories

Molecules that eliminate fear factor could lead to new panic disorder drugs more >>

Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle

Genes play only a part of underlying risk for dementia, study suggests more >>

Aging Hinders Memory Storage During Sleep

Study in rats suggests brain needs 'experience replay' during slumber more >>

Alzheimer's Treatment Trials May Have Special Challenges

Studies may need larger pools of participants to accurately assess if drugs are effective more >>

Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries

Standard criteria too restrictive, gap with higher-income nations smaller, group says more >>

Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills

Large study found the longer person had heart trouble, the worse their performance more >>

Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder

Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says more >>

More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia

But far more women live to be that old, study authors note more >>

Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk

Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely to progress to dementia more >>

Health Buzz: Cholesterol and Dementia and Other Health News

The cost of generic drugs, California hospitals and the debate over Lyme disease. more >>

Lack of 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss

The remedy lies in a more healthful lifestyle, rather than medications. more >>

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