{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Harvard Health Posts by Andrew E. Budson, MD Feed", "home_page_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/andrew-e-budson-md", "feed_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/andrew-e-budson-md/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ultra-processed-foods-just-say-no-202406173051", "title": "Ultra-processed foods? Just say no", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ultra-processed-foods-just-say-no-202406173051", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2024-06-17T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-06-17T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15310/conversions/50802077-6dd5-461e-a720-a04899353d48-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Healthy Eating","Brain health","Stroke" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-fresh-look-at-risks-for-developing-young-onset-dementia-202401173008", "title": "A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-fresh-look-at-risks-for-developing-young-onset-dementia-202401173008", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2024-01-17T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2024-01-17T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14741/conversions/9fec5c5b-998b-48a5-b669-eeb45b8736f0-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Alzheimer's","Brain health","Healthy aging and longevity" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-a-multivitamin-improve-your-memory-202307242957", "title": "Can a multivitamin improve your memory?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-a-multivitamin-improve-your-memory-202307242957", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2023-07-24T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-07-24T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14134/conversions/a4400aea-0839-4cd5-8433-5a28ca6e2b3e-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Memory","Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-less-tv-time-lower-your-risk-for-dementia-202304102910", "title": "Does less TV time lower your risk for dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-less-tv-time-lower-your-risk-for-dementia-202304102910", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2023-04-10T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-04-10T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13748/conversions/a0d7f2b7-bbfa-46ff-b9b7-48f516870e02-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-202302222894", "title": "What is frontotemporal dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-202302222894", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2023-02-22T11:15:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-02-22T11:15:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13608/conversions/49729cbb-9450-43eb-9b82-4df59f2d8153-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Social engagement and relationships" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-get-your-hearing-checked-today-202302162891", "title": "Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-get-your-hearing-checked-today-202302162891", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2023-02-16T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-02-16T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13561/conversions/818192bd-d1f6-4dea-a43e-f74158d9a8be-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Hearing Loss" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/have-you-done-your-crossword-puzzle-today-202211292857", "title": "Have you done your crossword puzzle today?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/have-you-done-your-crossword-puzzle-today-202211292857", "content_html": "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": "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?", "date_published": "2022-11-29T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-11-29T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13293/conversions/0e5d493f-4344-4f97-8b17-60a0a903eb8c-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Brain health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-memory-loss-and-driving-202210122829", "title": "What's the relationship between memory loss and driving?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-memory-loss-and-driving-202210122829", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-10-12T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-12T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13149/conversions/ce84939e-4757-4014-9d97-7e06e38d30ab-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Brain health","Safety/injury prevention","Mental Health","Independent Living" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/im-too-young-to-have-alzheimers-disease-or-dementia-right-202206202764", "title": "I'm too young to have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, right?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/im-too-young-to-have-alzheimers-disease-or-dementia-right-202206202764", "content_html": "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 — but young onset dementia is very uncommon.", "summary": "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 — but young onset dementia is very uncommon.", "date_published": "2022-06-20T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-20T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12849/conversions/0115d225-1dfa-4b53-9e20-44073e4a6868-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Brain health","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/late-a-common-cause-of-dementia-youve-never-heard-of-202205032737", "title": "LATE: A common cause of dementia you've never heard of", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/late-a-common-cause-of-dementia-youve-never-heard-of-202205032737", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-05-03T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-05-03T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12647/conversions/f2d0c5ef-d011-4d79-8196-a60aaf3b70ee-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Brain health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/progressive-aphasia-involves-many-losses-heres-what-you-need-to-know-202204132723", "title": "Primary progressive aphasia involves many losses: Here's what you need to know", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/progressive-aphasia-involves-many-losses-heres-what-you-need-to-know-202204132723", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-04-13T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-04-13T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12566/conversions/4bb4772b-51d0-4ba1-ab16-93ccef87b340-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/screening-at-home-for-memory-loss-202203302716", "title": "Screening at home for memory loss: Should you try it?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/screening-at-home-for-memory-loss-202203302716", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-03-30T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-30T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12527/conversions/8f4ac019-5797-47d8-95a3-64405047a869-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Memory" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-rising-tide-of-dementia-and-the-need-for-nondrug-therapies-202202012679", "title": "The rising tide of dementia and the need for nondrug therapies", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-rising-tide-of-dementia-and-the-need-for-nondrug-therapies-202202012679", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-02-01T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-01T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12260/conversions/a5956687-ada9-4c10-ab95-1b00ad380ddb-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Health policy","Medications and treatments" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-are-women-more-likely-to-develop-alzheimers-disease-202201202672", "title": "Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-are-women-more-likely-to-develop-alzheimers-disease-202201202672", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12216/conversions/9f524dc2-f6b4-4926-a92d-24b48f213be3-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-stay-strong-and-coordinated-as-you-age-202112022651", "title": "How to stay strong and coordinated as you age", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-stay-strong-and-coordinated-as-you-age-202112022651", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-12-02T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2021-12-02T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12010/conversions/7fc0f0a4-dbfe-4f98-ac7e-0116a49e3993-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Exercise and Fitness","Mobility, safety, and fall prevention","Balance" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-physical-or-cognitive-activity-prevent-dementia-202109162595", "title": "Can physical or cognitive activity prevent dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-physical-or-cognitive-activity-prevent-dementia-202109162595", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-09-16T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-09-16T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11661/conversions/d1f7ed71-45a9-46bd-aa15-1112e7ab05dc-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-diabetes-and-dementia-202107122546", "title": "What's the relationship between diabetes and dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-relationship-between-diabetes-and-dementia-202107122546", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-07-12T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-07-12T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11225/conversions/2dcf18be-0e00-47ba-b4b8-bb91d75f0acf-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Diabetes and metabolic health","Cholesterol and lipids","Stroke" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-has-been-approved-but-should-you-take-it-202106082483", "title": "A new Alzheimer's drug has been approved. But should you take it?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-has-been-approved-but-should-you-take-it-202106082483", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-07-15T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-07-15T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10867/conversions/abd8a62c-4594-49ea-b133-28b57d25d44f-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Memory","Medications and treatments" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-mindfulness-change-your-brain-202105132455", "title": "Can mindfulness change your brain?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-mindfulness-change-your-brain-202105132455", "content_html": "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": "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", "date_published": "2021-05-13T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-13T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10521/conversions/f520f46a-caa4-4b27-9936-addd7954d4b1-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Memory" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sleep-well-and-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-and-death-2021050322508", "title": "Sleep well — and reduce your risk of dementia and death", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sleep-well-and-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-and-death-2021050322508", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10497/conversions/GettyImages-838107340-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Sleep","Brain health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-improve-your-memory-get-a-good-nights-sleep-2021040222255", "title": "Want to improve your memory? Get a good night's sleep!", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-improve-your-memory-get-a-good-nights-sleep-2021040222255", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-04-02T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-04-02T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10465/conversions/older-woman-sleeping-soundly-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-covid-19-brain-fog-and-how-can-you-clear-it-2021030822076", "title": "What is COVID-19 brain fog — and how can you clear it?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-covid-19-brain-fog-and-how-can-you-clear-it-2021030822076", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-03-08T15:30:12-05:00", "date_modified": "2021-03-08T15:30:12-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10440/conversions/GettyImages-1205852013-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Brain health","Memory" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-hidden-long-term-cognitive-effects-of-covid-2020100821133", "title": "The hidden long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-hidden-long-term-cognitive-effects-of-covid-2020100821133", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-03-04T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2021-03-04T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10304/conversions/GettyImages-1217578208-scaled-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Brain health","Memory" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-not-to-lose-money-because-of-alzheimers-disease-202101212369", "title": "How not to lose money because of Alzheimer's disease", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-not-to-lose-money-because-of-alzheimers-disease-202101212369", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-01-21T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2021-01-21T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10397/conversions/GettyImages-1135584548-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-from-advisory-panel-to-fda-whats-at-stake-here-2020111221380", "title": "A new Alzheimer’s drug: From advisory panel to FDA — what’s at stake here?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-alzheimers-drug-from-advisory-panel-to-fda-whats-at-stake-here-2020111221380", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-11-12T15:30:33-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-11-12T15:30:33-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10339/conversions/GettyImages-97873871-scaled-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Medical Research" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-music-good-for-the-brain-2020100721062", "title": "Why is music good for the brain?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-music-good-for-the-brain-2020100721062", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-10-07T14:30:46-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-10-07T14:30:46-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10300/conversions/GettyImages-1207644980-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Brain health","Mental Health","Memory" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-air-pollution-cause-alzheimers-disease-2020072320627", "title": "Does air pollution cause Alzheimer’s disease?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-air-pollution-cause-alzheimers-disease-2020072320627", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-07-23T14:30:29-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-07-23T14:30:29-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10245/conversions/GettyImages-1098018152-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Brain health","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-controlling-blood-pressure-later-in-life-reduce-risk-of-dementia-2020062920498", "title": "Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-controlling-blood-pressure-later-in-life-reduce-risk-of-dementia-2020062920498", "content_html": "An analysis of multiple studies looking at the relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive health –– abilities like thinking, memory, and attention –– found that older people who lower high blood pressure are slightly less likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia.", "summary": "An analysis of multiple studies looking at the relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive health –– abilities like thinking, memory, and attention –– found that older people who lower high blood pressure are slightly less likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia.", "date_published": "2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10219/conversions/GettyImages-1152515568-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Stroke","Brain health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-to-eat-to-reduce-your-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-2020050819774", "title": "What to eat to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-to-eat-to-reduce-your-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-2020050819774", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-05-08T10:30:06-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-05-08T10:30:06-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10168/conversions/GettyImages-854725402-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-with-crossword-puzzles-improve-your-semantic-memory-2019121018436", "title": "Trouble with crossword puzzles? Improve your semantic memory", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-with-crossword-puzzles-improve-your-semantic-memory-2019121018436", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2019-12-10T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-10T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9982/conversions/GettyImages-1027079584-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Memory","Brain health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-clue-to-a-cure-for-alzheimers-disease-2019112718446", "title": "A clue to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-clue-to-a-cure-for-alzheimers-disease-2019112718446", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2019-11-27T15:30:22-05:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-27T15:30:22-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9973/conversions/GettyImages-660973402-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Alzheimer's","Genes" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-there-a-test-for-alzheimers-disease-2019092717902", "title": "Is there a test for Alzheimer’s disease?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-there-a-test-for-alzheimers-disease-2019092717902", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2019-09-27T10:30:50-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-09-27T10:30:50-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9912/conversions/GettyImages-181157092-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-travel-back-in-time-use-episodic-memory-2019091717793", "title": "Want to travel back in time? Use episodic memory", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-travel-back-in-time-use-episodic-memory-2019091717793", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2020-08-27T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-08-27T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9900/conversions/GettyImages-1125699078-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Brain health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-a-sharp-mind-strong-memory-ramp-up-activities-2019080817480", "title": "Want a sharp mind, strong memory? Ramp up activities", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-a-sharp-mind-strong-memory-ramp-up-activities-2019080817480", "content_html": "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": "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?", "date_published": "2019-08-08T14:30:15-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-08-08T14:30:15-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9867/conversions/GettyImages-118376828-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Men's Health","Women's Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-2019062117036", "title": "Trouble keeping information in mind? Could be sleep, mood — or age", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-2019062117036", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2019-06-21T10:30:39-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-21T10:30:39-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9824/conversions/GettyImages-985558470-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Sleep","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-201906212769", "title": "Trouble keeping information in mind? Could be sleep, mood, or age", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trouble-keeping-information-in-mind-could-be-sleep-mood-or-age-201906212769", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2019-06-21T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-21T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Andrew E. Budson, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12858/conversions/27678042-6ba3-4e0d-9b1d-87ef599cb7af-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Depression","Memory","Physical activity and exercise","Sleep" ] } ] }