
Alzheimer's Disease
Improving Memory: Understanding age-related memory loss
By age 60, more than half of adults have concerns about their memory. However, minor memory lapses that occur with age are not usually signs of a serious neurological disorder, such as Alzheimer’s disease, but rather the result of normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. This report describes age-related changes and other causes of memory impairment — and how to distinguish between them. Learn more »
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory
Preventing memory loss, whether due to aging or illness is possible. In The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory, Dr. Aaron Nelson describes simple strategies to achieve optimal functioning, including: how much lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise, affect memory, how to tell if you need to see a doctor, and which proven methods help to build your memory power. Learn more »
