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How good are GLP-1 agonists? Research suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) helps control weight, glucose and reduces the risk for dementia.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now operating in many areas of medical care. Can it help doctors make better diagnoses?
What do you call brain fog–confusion, forgetfulness or memory loss? It can be devastating! Do some drugs increase the risk of dementia?
Including berries in your meals–blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries–should improve your chance of successful brain aging.
You may have seen TV advertising for a dietary supplement called Prevagen to improve memory. Now the FTC has called the product into question.
When people become forgetful or have memory problems they worry about Alzheimer's. What if Vitamin B12 deficiency causes mental confusion?
Could memory problems be due to drugs rather than aging or dementia? Meds turned one reader's memory to "garbage." Beware anticholinergics!
Would sunshine be responsible for better cognitive function? Studies are suggestive, not definitive, but it does seem possible.
Lyrica (pregabalin) side effects can be daunting. They include confusion, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, weight gain and depression.
Most health professionals do not believe that statins can cause transient global amnesia or other memory problems. What do patients say?
Numerous studies show that anthocyanins in blueberries help lower systolic blood pressure and improve cognitive performance of impaired individuals.
Have you ever heard of transient global amnesia (TGA). It is a temporary loss of memory that can last for hours. Are statins associated with attacks of TGA?
There is growing evidence that pomegranate juice can help control inflammation in the body. That could mean that pomegranate juice is good for your brain.
A serious vitamin B12 lack due to PPI medication, vegan diet, or stomach inflammation can cause trouble with balance, cognition and fatigue.
Research shows it's a mistake to take stimulants for better memory and attention. The gains are tiny, and the drugs interfere with getting good sleep.
The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study showed that men who usually eat six servings or so of vegetables daily have better memory and cognitive ability.
Even a short session in the gym–just ten minutes–may boost your brain by increasing the connections between the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus and certain parts of the cortex.
Taking many meds that interfere with the brain chemical acetylcholine can add up to a massive anticholinergic load, brain fog and memory problems.
Have you ever had a sauna bath? You might be surprised to learn that sitting naked in a hot room and sweating might be good for your heart and your brain.
Dementia is horrific. Most people would do almost anything to avoid this memory-robbing condition. Could very old people benefit from higher blood pressure?
Millions of Americans worry about memory loss. They never think to link an OTC drug they take to get to sleep as contributing to brain fog. Is it a risk?
Doctors get little training on side effects of anticholinergic medications. Such drugs are widely prescribed but patients are rarely warned about brain fog.
Common medications, both OTC and prescription can contribute to memory problems and confusion. Is someone you love taking an anticholinergic drug?
Do cholesterol-lowering drugs cause memory problems? That question has been controversial for years. A new study adds fuel to the fire.
