Tag Archives: men
Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Researchers who studied seniors living in Minnesota found that elderly men were more likely than their female peers to have serious memory problems. Men were more likely to have a condition called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a form of … Continue reading
Fitness and Good Mental Health: Exercise Brings Many Benefits
By: www.ALZinfo.org Exercise is more important than you might think. Scientific evidence is increasingly showing that physical exercise is not only good for your figure, it’s also good for your memory. It’s an important tool in slowing the effects of … Continue reading
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Memory Decline
Vitamin D, the so-called “sunshine vitamin” long linked to healthy bones, has also been hailed as a possible protector against heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Now, a new study from Italy finds that the vitamin may be important for brain … Continue reading
Bereavement and Grief
People cope with the loss of a loved one in many different ways. For some, the experience may lead to personal growth, even though it is a difficult and trying time. There is no right or wrong way to cope … Continue reading
Non-Genetic Risk Factors
Age During the course of normal aging, the brain undergoes a number of changes: Some neurons (nerve cells) in certain brain regions die, although most neurons important to learning are spared; Some neurons and the fibers that connect them to … Continue reading
