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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Andrew E. Budson, MD Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2024-06-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ultra-processed foods? Just say no]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ultra-processed-foods-just-say-no-202406173051" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ultra-processed-foods-just-say-no-202406173051</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[It's well known that ultra-processed foods are unhealthy. But what if you follow a healthy diet yet also eat some ultra-processed foods? A new study found that this still poses a risk for brain health.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Healthy Eating" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Stroke" />
                        <updated>2024-06-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-fresh-look-at-risks-for-developing-young-onset-dementia-202401173008" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-fresh-look-at-risks-for-developing-young-onset-dementia-202401173008</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Young-onset dementia, which occurs in people younger than age 65, is uncommon. A new study has identified 15 factors linked to a higher risk of young-onset dementia.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Alzheimer&#039;s" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2024-01-17T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can a multivitamin improve your memory?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-a-multivitamin-improve-your-memory-202307242957" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-a-multivitamin-improve-your-memory-202307242957</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Recently published research suggests that a daily multivitamin may improve memory enough such that it can function as if you were three years younger. We take a closer look at the study.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <category term="Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements" />
                        <updated>2023-07-24T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Does less TV time lower your risk for dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-less-tv-time-lower-your-risk-for-dementia-202304102910" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-less-tv-time-lower-your-risk-for-dementia-202304102910</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[More physical activity and less time watching TV is best for the body. But how does television time affect risk for declines in memory and problem-solving ability or risk for developing dementia? Researchers have been digging into these questions.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2023-04-10T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What is frontotemporal dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-202302222894" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-202302222894</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a brain disorder caused by damage to nerves in certain parts of the brain. It typically affects people in middle age, and is characterized by marked changes in behavior or problems with language.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Social engagement and relationships" />
                        <updated>2023-02-22T11:15:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-get-your-hearing-checked-today-202302162891" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-get-your-hearing-checked-today-202302162891</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Dementia occurs more often among older people with higher levels of hearing loss than among those with normal hearing. A new study found that wearing hearing aids reduced the risk for dementia in people who had significant hearing loss.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Hearing Loss" />
                        <updated>2023-02-16T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Have you done your crossword puzzle today?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/have-you-done-your-crossword-puzzle-today-202211292857" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/have-you-done-your-crossword-puzzle-today-202211292857</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A study found that people with mild cognitive impairment who did crossword puzzles regularly showed modest improvement in cognition and less brain shrinkage. Will doing crossword puzzles be helpful to people whose thinking and memory are normal?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2022-11-29T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s the relationship between memory loss and driving?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-memory-loss-and-driving-202210122829" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-memory-loss-and-driving-202210122829</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect all the regions of the brain involved in driving, but whether or not a person should give up driving depends on the severity of the disease and the specific cognitive abilities that are impaired.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Safety/injury prevention" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Independent Living" />
                        <updated>2022-10-12T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[I&#039;m too young to have Alzheimer&#039;s disease or dementia, right?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/im-too-young-to-have-alzheimers-disease-or-dementia-right-202206202764" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/im-too-young-to-have-alzheimers-disease-or-dementia-right-202206202764</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are something we think of as diseases of old age. Memory loss is a common symptom, and something that people in midlife also experience &mdash; but young onset dementia is very uncommon.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2022-06-20T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[LATE: A common cause of dementia you&#039;ve never heard of]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/late-a-common-cause-of-dementia-youve-never-heard-of-202205032737" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/late-a-common-cause-of-dementia-youve-never-heard-of-202205032737</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[LATE is a brain disorder that causes dementia in older individuals. In fact it is the third most common cause of dementia, but it affects many of the same brain regions as Alzheimer's disease so it presents with similar symptoms, and it's only with the advent of special diagnostic tests that clinicians have realized how common it is.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2022-05-03T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Primary progressive aphasia involves many losses: Here&#039;s what you need to know]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/progressive-aphasia-involves-many-losses-heres-what-you-need-to-know-202204132723" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/progressive-aphasia-involves-many-losses-heres-what-you-need-to-know-202204132723</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[When thinking about progressive brain disorders that cause dementia, you'd probably think of memory problems. But sometimes language problems, also known as aphasia, are the first symptom. There are different variants of aphasia depending on what aspect of language is disrupted, and they are caused by different diseases.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2022-04-13T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Screening at home for memory loss: Should you try it?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/screening-at-home-for-memory-loss-202203302716" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/screening-at-home-for-memory-loss-202203302716</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The time pressures of primary care doctors make it unlikely that they will be able to give their patients tests of cognitive function. So how will the growing numbers of people at risk for Alzheimer's or another type of dementia be identified? A self-administered test is now available.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <updated>2022-03-30T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The rising tide of dementia and the need for nondrug therapies]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-rising-tide-of-dementia-and-the-need-for-nondrug-therapies-202202012679" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-rising-tide-of-dementia-and-the-need-for-nondrug-therapies-202202012679</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As the number of people living with dementia continues to increase, the hope that a medication will be able to slow the progression of the disease has not yet been successful. Meanwhile, research has also progressed in nonpharmacological treatments that can help people with memory issues and increase their comfort, potentially helping their families as well.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Health policy" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <updated>2022-02-01T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer&#039;s disease?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-are-women-more-likely-to-develop-alzheimers-disease-202201202672" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-are-women-more-likely-to-develop-alzheimers-disease-202201202672</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Of the more than six million people over 65 in the US who have Alzheimer's disease, almost two-thirds are women. This is partly because women live longer than men, but other factors make women more likely to develop the disease, especially later in life.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How to stay strong and coordinated as you age]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-stay-strong-and-coordinated-as-you-age-202112022651" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-stay-strong-and-coordinated-as-you-age-202112022651</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Many physical abilities decline with age, along with changes that occur in coordinating the movements of the body. One of the most significant causes of this decline is reduced physical activity. In fact, as people age it becomes even more important to exercise regularly, and regular activity can help improve strength and coordination.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Exercise and Fitness" />
                        <category term="Mobility, safety, and fall prevention" />
                        <category term="Balance" />
                        <updated>2021-12-02T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can physical or cognitive activity prevent dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-physical-or-cognitive-activity-prevent-dementia-202109162595" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-physical-or-cognitive-activity-prevent-dementia-202109162595</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The number of people worldwide with Alzheimer's disease is predicted to climb drastically in the coming decades. Is there anything people can do to protect their cognitive health? New evidence from two studies shows that cognitive and physical activities can make a real difference in delaying the onset of cognitive decline.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2021-09-16T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s the relationship between diabetes and dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-diabetes-and-dementia-202107122546" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-diabetes-and-dementia-202107122546</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[It has been known for many years that type 2 diabetes increases a person's risk for stroke and heart disease, and more recent studies have shown that diabetes also increases risk of dementia. But new research examined the association between when a person first is diagnosed with diabetes and their risk of developing dementia later.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Diabetes and metabolic health" />
                        <category term="Cholesterol and lipids" />
                        <category term="Stroke" />
                        <updated>2021-07-12T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[A new Alzheimer&#039;s drug has been approved. But should you take it?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-has-been-approved-but-should-you-take-it-202106082483" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-has-been-approved-but-should-you-take-it-202106082483</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The FDA has granted accelerated approval to the first new drug in nearly two decades for Alzheimer's disease. But there are potential side effects, and results of studies of this drug have been mixed. It is not yet known whether the drug truly works, or how effective it will be, so the approval is contingent on the drug's maker conducting further studies over the next several years.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <updated>2021-07-15T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can mindfulness change your brain?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-mindfulness-change-your-brain-202105132455" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-mindfulness-change-your-brain-202105132455</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A lot has been written about the benefits of mindfulness, but does it actually work? Can it produce detectable changes in the brain? Researchers in Australia investigated whether mindfulness training improved a person's ability to pay attention]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <updated>2021-05-13T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sleep well &amp;mdash; and reduce your risk of dementia and death]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sleep-well-and-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-and-death-2021050322508" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sleep-well-and-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-and-death-2021050322508</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Although it has been known for some time that individuals with dementia frequently have poor, fragmented sleep, two new studies suggest that if you don't get enough sleep in midlife, you are at increased risk for dementia later in life.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Want to improve your memory? Get a good night&#039;s sleep!]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-improve-your-memory-get-a-good-nights-sleep-2021040222255" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-improve-your-memory-get-a-good-nights-sleep-2021040222255</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sleep is important for your memory, as the brain uses the time you are sleeping to process new information and consolidate it for later recall. If you are tired from a lack of sleep, it's more difficult to pay attention, and attention is necessary to good memory function.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2021-04-02T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What is COVID-19 brain fog — and how can you clear it?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-covid-19-brain-fog-and-how-can-you-clear-it-2021030822076" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-covid-19-brain-fog-and-how-can-you-clear-it-2021030822076</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[We’ve all experienced the feeling of sluggish, fuzzy thinking and a lack of sharpness, possibly caused by an illness or a medication. But what if that feeling didn’t go away and your thinking didn’t return to normal? That’s the situation for some people who have recovered from COVID-19, and there can be long-term effects on other organs as well.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <updated>2021-03-08T15:30:12-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The hidden long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-hidden-long-term-cognitive-effects-of-covid-2020100821133" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-hidden-long-term-cognitive-effects-of-covid-2020100821133</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[it is becoming increasingly clear that COVID-19 affects the nervous system along with the respiratory system. Research is suggesting that this may result in long-term neurologic damage in those who survive a COVID infection, including evidence of effects on cognitive function.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <updated>2021-03-04T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How not to lose money because of Alzheimer&#039;s disease]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-not-to-lose-money-because-of-alzheimers-disease-202101212369" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-not-to-lose-money-because-of-alzheimers-disease-202101212369</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Researchers found that people who go on to develop Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder are more likely to miss paying a bill prior to being diagnosed, but such people face more significant related issues: poor financial decision-making and falling victim to financial scams.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2021-01-21T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[A new Alzheimer&amp;#8217;s drug: From advisory panel to FDA — what&amp;#8217;s at stake here?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-from-advisory-panel-to-fda-whats-at-stake-here-2020111221380" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-from-advisory-panel-to-fda-whats-at-stake-here-2020111221380</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The FDA is in the process of deciding whether to approve a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s. Two large clinical trials produced contradictory results, but other factors will affect the decision, including cost, incidence of side effects, the drug’s effectiveness, and more.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Medical Research" />
                        <updated>2020-11-12T15:30:33-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why is music good for the brain?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-music-good-for-the-brain-2020100721062" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-music-good-for-the-brain-2020100721062</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A study conducted by AARP found correlation between a person’s engagement with music and their opinion of their brain health and cognitive ability. While the study did not involve any objective measure of brain health, music has been shown to activate multiple areas of the brain, and keeping brain pathways active helps keep the brain strong in older age.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <updated>2020-10-07T14:30:46-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Does air pollution cause Alzheimer’s disease?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-air-pollution-cause-alzheimers-disease-2020072320627" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-air-pollution-cause-alzheimers-disease-2020072320627</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[It has been known for some time that air pollution causes heart and lung diseases. Now, results from three different studies on populations in different parts of the world show an association between higher levels of air pollution and greater risk of cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Environmental health" />
                        <updated>2020-07-23T14:30:29-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-controlling-blood-pressure-later-in-life-reduce-risk-of-dementia-2020062920498" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-controlling-blood-pressure-later-in-life-reduce-risk-of-dementia-2020062920498</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[An analysis of multiple studies looking at the relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive health &ndash;&ndash; abilities like thinking, memory, and attention &ndash;&ndash; found that older people who lower high blood pressure are slightly less likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Stroke" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What to eat to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-to-eat-to-reduce-your-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-2020050819774" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-to-eat-to-reduce-your-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-2020050819774</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A Mediterranean-style diet has been shown to benefit cognitive performance, and one food — fish — stands out as helping lower risk of both cognitive impairment and cognitive decline.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-05-08T10:30:06-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trouble with crossword puzzles? Improve your semantic memory]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-with-crossword-puzzles-improve-your-semantic-memory-2019121018436" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-with-crossword-puzzles-improve-your-semantic-memory-2019121018436</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Semantic memory is your store of factual knowledge and the meanings of words. It also helps you recall nonverbal concepts and relationships between words and concepts. And while some aspects of memory may decline with age, semantic memory does not.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2019-12-10T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[A clue to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-clue-to-a-cure-for-alzheimers-disease-2019112718446" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-clue-to-a-cure-for-alzheimers-disease-2019112718446</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Half of people who live to 85 will develop Alzheimer’s disease — a disturbing statistic. But research into a family in South America has revealed a gene mutation that appears to afford protection, and may lead to a way to treat or possibly even prevent the disease.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Alzheimer&#039;s" />
                        <category term="Genes" />
                        <updated>2019-11-27T15:30:22-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Is there a test for Alzheimer’s disease?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-there-a-test-for-alzheimers-disease-2019092717902" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-there-a-test-for-alzheimers-disease-2019092717902</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Wondering whether a blood test or brain scan can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease? If memory loss is a problem for you or a loved one, consider these points before discussing potential next steps with a doctor.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2019-09-27T10:30:50-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Want to travel back in time? Use episodic memory]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-travel-back-in-time-use-episodic-memory-2019091717793" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-travel-back-in-time-use-episodic-memory-2019091717793</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2020-08-27T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Want a sharp mind, strong memory? Ramp up activities]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-a-sharp-mind-strong-memory-ramp-up-activities-2019080817480" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-a-sharp-mind-strong-memory-ramp-up-activities-2019080817480</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Research shows that older people who are socially engaged and keep their minds active are more likely to remain mentally sharp. But what specific activities should people do? And does it matter if they start late in life or sooner?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Men&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <updated>2019-08-08T14:30:15-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trouble keeping information in mind? Could be sleep, mood — or age]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-2019062117036" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-2019062117036</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Most people experience some degree of decreased memory as they get older, but memory performance is also affected by mood and sleep quality, and these are factors that can be controlled and improved.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2019-06-21T10:30:39-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trouble keeping information in mind? Could be sleep, mood, or age]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-201906212769" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-201906212769</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Andrew E. Budson, MD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Most people experience some degree of decreased memory as they get older, but memory performance is also affected by mood and sleep quality, and these are factors that can be controlled and improved.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Memory" />
                        <category term="Physical activity and exercise" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2019-06-21T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
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