Category Archives: Memory Health

New AAN Tools Teach Coaches and Athletes How to Spot and Deal With Concussion

AAN publishes new tools for high school coaches, athletes and parents of youths to learn the signs of sports concussion, emphasizing when a player must leave the game and when – and if – it’s ok to return to play.
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Brain Stem Cells Restore Memory & Cognition After Brain Cancer Radiation Therapy

Stem cell implantation restores lost cognitive function from radiation therapy for brain cancer. Continue reading

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Dopamine Involved In Neuroplasticity Through New Neuron Formation

Dopamine controls the formation of new neurons in the adult brain by switching on genes for new stem cells neuroplasticity, salamander studies show. Such regulation may impact future interventions in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkenson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading

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Fisetin in Strawberries, like Blueberries And Red Wine, Offer Memory Health Benefits

Fisetin in strawberries has multiple health benefits including protecting neurons in the brain as well as helping to combat juvenile diabetes. Continue reading

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B12 May Reduce Risk of Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Disease

Vitamin B12, found in fish, poultry and other meat products, appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Continue reading

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Heart Healthy Life-style Behaviors May Influence Alzheimer’s Risk

A study of middle aged adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment significantly reduced their risk of converting to Alzheimer’s with treatment for clogged arteries, a known risk factor for heart disease showing that lifestyle decisions impact memory fitness. Continue reading

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Young Athletes Risk Verbal Memory Loss Following Concussion

College student athletes suffering concussion experienced poorer verbal memory loss than controls. Continue reading

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Early Teen Exposure to Cannabis May Damage Brain and Impair Short-term Memory

Early use of cannabis can damage adolescent brain cells and impair mental capabilities, including short term memory performance. Continue reading

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Aspirin Still Best For Preventing Second Stroke From Clots

Terutroban, a promising new drug found to prevent blood clots in animals, is not better than conventional aspirin in preventing a second stoke in someone who has already experienced a stroke. Continue reading

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A ‘Post TBI Syndrome’ Category Proposed by Brain Injury Network

The Brain Injury Network (BIN), a brain injury survivor advocacy organization, recommends the emphasis of a traumatic brain injury  (TBI) classification entitled Post TBI Syndrome. This term would be used in an all-inclusive fashion and under its umbrella all medical, psychological … Continue reading

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