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Andrew E. Budson, MD
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Dr. Andrew E. Budson is chief of cognitive & behavioral neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, lecturer in neurology at Harvard Medical School, and chair of the Science of Learning Innovation Group at the Harvard Medical School Academy. Graduating cum laude from Harvard Medical School in 1993, he has given over 650 local, national, and international grand rounds and other talks; published over 100 scientific papers, reviews, and book chapters; and co-authored or edited seven books. His book Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It explains how individuals can distinguish changes in memory due to Alzheimer’s versus normal aging; what medications, vitamins, diets, and exercise regimes can help; and the best habits, strategies, and memory aids to use; it is being translated into Chinese and Korean. His book Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia: A Practical Guide for Clinicians has been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. His latest book, Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families teaches caregivers how they can manage all the problems that come with dementia—and still take care of themselves.
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Posts by Andrew E. Budson, MD
Mind & Mood
A new Alzheimer’s drug has been approved. But should you take it?
Mind & Mood
Can mindfulness change your brain?
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Sleep well — and reduce your risk of dementia and death
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Want to improve your memory? Get a good night’s sleep!
Andrew E. Budson, MD
What is COVID-19 brain fog — and how can you clear it?
Andrew E. Budson, MD
The hidden long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19
Andrew E. Budson, MD
How not to lose money because of Alzheimer’s disease
Andrew E. Budson, MD
A new Alzheimer’s drug: From advisory panel to FDA — what’s at stake here?
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Why is music good for the brain?
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Does air pollution cause Alzheimer’s disease?
Heart Health
Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of dementia?
Andrew E. Budson, MD
What to eat to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Trouble with crossword puzzles? Improve your semantic memory
Andrew E. Budson, MD
A clue to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Is there a test for Alzheimer’s disease?
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Want to travel back in time? Use episodic memory
Men's Health
Want a sharp mind, strong memory? Ramp up activities
Andrew E. Budson, MD