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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Reasons For Memory Loss

Nicotine-based med may help memory

October 03, 2008
A new study has found that nicotine can boost learning and memory, but researchers say these positive qualities are tied to the drug's addictive power. British researchers found that nicotine boosts some "feel good" chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and seratonin. These chemicals are the reason many people become addicted to nicotine, but they may also offer a "brain boost" that staves off memory loss. Researchers hope their finding may one day lead to a non-addictive nicotine-like drug t... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Denial of Short-Term Memory Loss: Most Common Problem In Preventing Early Treatment for Alzheimer's
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert

...parent(s) evaluated at the first signs of short-term memory loss, seem to procrastinate and wait... Read more »

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Can’t Remember What I Forgot- A New Book On Memory Research
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...Memory Research." Her father experienced serious memory loss before his death. Doctors couldn't... Read more »

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The # 1 Secret of Brain Fitness and Longevity
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

...can boost your brain power right now and prevent memory loss later?  This notion of creating a... Read more »

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How Do I Manage an Elder Who Demands All My Time and Attention?
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert

Always screen your calls and never pick up when your elder calls with a nasty demanding tone. If... Read more »

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Maintaining Relationships as Alzheimer's Progresses
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...seek her out. And about the time Mom started having memory loss, she was limiting her social... Read more »

Health Guide

Alzheimer's Warning Signs and Symptoms
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common form of... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...often progress through these stages: mild, moderate, and severe.Signs of mild Alzheimer's can include:memory loss confusion about the location of familiar placestaking longer to accomplish normal... Read more »
Alzheimer's Disease -- FAQs
...often progress through these stages: mild, moderate, and severe.Signs of mild Alzheimer's can include:memory loss confusion about the location of familiar placestaking longer to accomplish normal... Read more »
Concussion
...or immediately after regaining consciousness. More severe head injuries can cause longer periods of memory loss (amnesia). Usually, a person has the most memory loss immediately after getting... Read more »
Doctors Appointments and Alzheimer's: How To Make the Most of Them
...one once you reach the center ring. Will your loved one do a verbal somersault in order to hide the memory loss or offer cotton candy to tempt the medical professional to determine that all is OK?... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins... Read summary »

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Vitamin May Help Alzheimer?s
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 sold in health foods stores, may help prevent memory loss associated with Alzheimer's... Read summary »