New research finds that people with PTSD may be twice as likely to develop dementia by Madison Bambini | Sep 21, 2020 | Mental Health Topics, PTSD, Research New research finds that people with PTSD who do not receive treatment have a higher risk of developing dementia later in life. This research also finds that veterans diagnosed with PTSD (who are more likely to receive treatment for PTSD compared with the general population) have a reduced risk of…
How-to slow down memory loss: 3 tips (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Dec 4, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 9 US adults 45 years and older report memory issues. And 40% of US adults 65 years and older have age-associated memory impairment. As we age, certain cognitive functions naturally decline, like our memory. This means that we can’t always prevent…
Distinguishing breaks in memory from early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by Taylor Bennett | Jun 26, 2019 | Health Conditions, Memory, Mental Health Topics Alzheimer’s diminishes one’s memory, ability to think, and everyday functioning; currently, an estimated 5.8 million Americans suffer from the disease. That said, memory loss doesn’t always signify Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia—instead, we might experience a simple lapse in our memory. It’s important to distinguish the difference and understand…
Apnea leads to amnesia? People with sleep apnea suffer profound memory problems (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Mar 28, 2019 | Memory, Mental Health Topics, Sleep Persons with untreated sleep apnea are prone to forget important details about their pasts. Researchers at RMIT University compared 44 adults with untreated sleep apnea to 44 healthy individuals. They assessed each participant’s recall of memories from different stages of life. Results showed that those with sleep apnea remembered significantly…