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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Treatment For Memory Loss

Health Encyclopedia: Memory Loss

Alternative Names

Forgetfulness; Amnesia; Impaired memory; Loss of memory


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Expert & Community Posts

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Is it Senescence, Senility, or Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...a spouse or even retirement.   The very fact of memory loss can itself become a worrying... Read more »

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Instead of Dementia, Memory Loss May Be Caused by a Forgotten Traumatic Brain Injury
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...a blow to the head may be the culprit for unexplained memory loss.   Symptoms from the... Read more »

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Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert

...of spinal fluid. Symptoms: difficulty in walking, memory loss, and incontinence.   4. Picks... Read more »

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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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Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

Aging and memory loss - two things most of us think go hand-in-hand. But science tells us they do... Read more »

Health Guide

Alzheimer's Myths Dispelled
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimer’s as natural age-related decline. Experts now... Read more »
Memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness that can be caused by brain damage due to disease or injury, or it can be caused by severe emotional trauma. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Memory loss
... Call your health care provider if Call your health care provider if there is any unexplained memory loss. What to expect at your health care provider's office The doctor will... Read more »
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 »
Alzheimer's 24/7 Helpline
...bilingual staff and a language translation service. The knowledge to address a variety of topics: • Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease • Medication and treatment options • Safety... Read more »

Medications

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...unlikely, this drug can infrequently cause temporary memory loss. To avoid this effect, do not... Read more »

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...unlikely, this drug can infrequently cause temporary memory loss. To avoid this effect, do not... Read more »

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...uncontrolled movements (tremor) restlessness memory loss sweating mental/mood changes... Read more »

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...hallucinations, aggressive behavior, anxiety) memory loss unsteadiness Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...these unlikely but serious side effects occur: memory loss shaking difficult/slurred... Read more »

Related News

'Brain Exercises' May Delay Memory Decline
August 12, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who engage in activities such as reading, writing and playing card games may delay the rapid memory decline that occurs... Read summary »

Active Social Life Delays Memory Loss
June 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Get out and socialize to keep your memory in tact. A new study finds elderly people in the U.S. who have an active social life... Read summary »

Magnets may stimulate the brain
October 03, 2008

A magnetic field helped improve memory and stimulate brain cell growth in a recent animal study. The technique, called Transcranial Magnetic... Read summary »

Caffeine Treats Alzheimer's?
July 21, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking coffee may offer your body more than extra energy in the mornings. New studies suggest caffeine may prevent and... Read summary »

Study: Coffee May Improve Memory
July 28, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That morning cup of joe may help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's patients. A new study shows caffeine significantly deceases... Read summary »