ASK DR. H: No basis for copper claim Nov 5, 2009
Food and Drug Administration-approved medications like Aricept and Exelon can only temporarily slow the progressive memory loss of Alzheimers disease. An exciting piece of cutting-edge research from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville may one day lead to a treatment that can reverse the brain damage of Alzheimers disease, as well as treat other neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinsons disease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Click to read:Advanced Dementia: Managing the Burden Nov 3, 2009
"She completely denied that she had any memory loss. 'That's ridiculous,' is what she would say.". Buckley is now 93 years old, with advanced dementia. (CBS News)
Former athletic chief gets 7 years Nov 1, 2009
Richard Severns of Redfield told a judge that the February 2008 crash that cost him a leg left him seizure-prone with nerve damage and memory loss. Russell pleaded guilty last month to a charge of battery and a count of second-offense misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. (KSLA.com, LA)
Controlling Alzheimer's Disease wit... Oct 31, 2009
This disease causes memory loss, creates issues with behavior and thinking and eventually is fatal. Alzheimer's is usually associated with old age; however, up to 10% of cases have early onset in middle age. (Suite101.com)
NFL’s brain-jarring hits reverberate through time Oct 31, 2009
She played a clip of a television interview where Casson bluntly said no several times when asked whether head trauma in football is linked to various types of premature memory loss and disease. In 2007, Casson told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, players who have two or three concussions over a year test no differently neurologically than those who had one. (Boston Globe)
Moniz to start Saturday Oct 30, 2009
Although Moniz suffered only dizziness and no memory loss, he joked: "Not too much memories of the game. That's good.". Moniz did not participate in the walk-through Monday, and competed only in light passing drills Tuesday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Amazing Mind Oct 30, 2009
Whether your momentary memory loss is linked to doing too many things at once or just a bad case of menopausal brain fog, you don't have to put up with it. Your therapist's name is ELIZA, and she interacts with you through text on a computer screen. (CNN -- Health)
FAA Slow to Warn Military of Wayward Plane Oct 30, 2009
Once again America has memory loss about a horrible event and sets itself up for the same thing to happen again. Or maybe some right wingers let it go hoping there would be an attack and then Limbaugh could say " I told you Obama would fail, he needs to be impeached". (CBS News)
Research Supports Grass-Fed Beef Indeed Healthier (35) Oct 29, 2009
In fact, countries with high omega-3 consumption have fewer cases of depression, less age-related memory loss and lower risk of developing Alzheimer s disease. According to CSU, beef consumption has been shown to increase serum concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids in people. (Agri-View, WI)
Suits against Bozeman police move to federal court Oct 29, 2009
According to court documents, Verdi fell face down onto the outside deck and "crushed his skull." The lawsuit contends he underwent three brain surgeries and "suffers from debilitating headaches, memory loss, periodic slurred speech and vision problems and multiple physical limitations,". A response brief to the lawsuit says Verdi attacked the officers, who used the Taser in self defense. (Montana Standard, MT)
Does Diabetes Speed Up Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease? Oct 29, 2009
Does Diabetes Speed Up Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease ... Does Diabetes Speed Up Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease ... 28, 2009) Research has shown that diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and the risk of memory loss in people who don't have Alzheimer's disease. (Science Daily)
Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer's? Oct 28, 2009
MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- A French study finding that people with Alzheimer's disease and diabetes have less memory loss than those without diabetes should be regarded with caution, American experts say. "It's not clear from this study and others what the relationship is," said William Thies, chief medical and scientific officer of the Alzheimer's Association. (MEDLINEplus)
Police: 'Jane Doe' emptied bank account Oct 28, 2009
There's no indication that she's feigning her memory loss, said Paul Browne, deputy commissioner of the. At the same time, because Peterson is an adult, authorities have not ruled out the theory that she left home to re-establish herself elsewhere, Wilson said. (CNN)
Norwood lacks ‘competence, integrity,' Franklin says Oct 27, 2009
"If your choice is Norwood, find a decent reason. Her record is lackluster. She has not demonstrated leadership as a member of Council for 7 years and now says she suffers from memory loss. She can t remember who she s voted for in recent presidential elections. At least she didn t lie or did she?". "Norwood would be a BIG change for sure No record, rhetoric only. Norwood voted to weaken the city s ethics laws, to keep police on furlough, to increase pension payments to employees. She used... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Police name 'Jane Doe' found in N.Y. Oct 27, 2009
KOMO-TV: Family says this isn't first time woman found with apparent memory loss ... The family said it's not the first time she disappeared and then later was found with apparent memory loss, the station reported. (CNN)
Is It A Visual Problem Or Alzheimer's? New Data Helps Doctors Make The Diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
At the time they report visual problems, many are younger than those for whom memory loss is the tell-tale sign. In Dr. Kaeser's study the median patient age was 65, and only 3 of 10 reported memory loss ... 22, 2008) People with more education and more mentally demanding occupations may have protection against the memory loss that precedes Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in. (Science Daily)
Can you catch Alzheimers? Oct 26, 2009
"So I've seen close up what the disease does to you." Indeed, Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss and confusion, and typically ends with complete disconnection from the world. People in its advanced stages can't care for themselves, recognize loved ones, or remember the lives they lived. (MSNBC -- Health)
Managing stressed-out employees Oct 26, 2009
- Changes in disposition, such as being hypersensitive- Touchiness and a quick temper- Damaged workplace relationships- Increased rate of sickies and lateness- Inability to make a decision- Health issues, especially tiredness and migraines- Reduced productivity and performance- Lack of concentration, memory loss, and cluttered thinking- Low self-esteem and little confidence. Upon recognising theyre stressed out, theres much that can be done to alleviate the tension your employees are... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mystery teen in New York identified as Kitsap County resident Oct 26, 2009
Wilson said that Peterson has a history of memory loss. He said that the woman's father, who lives in Colville, in northeast Washington, told investigators that she once vanished from the family home and when she was later found, lying on the ground near a stream, she couldn't remember how she got there. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Police, family desperate to find elderly man Oct 25, 2009
jean boylan wrote on Oct 24, 2009 8:21 PM:" My father has traveled often to the Veteran's hospital in Grand Junction and IF he is suffering from memory loss and knew he had medical appointments, he could have headed towards Olathe. If you send me an email at "facefind@aol. com," I will send you a photo of his vehicle. It is very unusual. I have sent photos both of him and of his 1990 Suburban to the police and the press, but so far, nothing has been published. Time, as you can imagine, is of the... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Dogs medical staff take extra care when dealing with concussions Oct 24, 2009
Symptoms include headaches, staggering off the field, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, visual impairment and memory loss or inability to concentrate and focus on a task. "The biggest thing we've seen in the last five years is the swing away from grading concussions and putting them in a category rather than treating them by their own symptoms," Courson said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'When I got there, I couldn't remember what I'd come for' Oct 23, 2009
The problem is short-term memory loss ... But it [memory loss] might not be from that ... Some people don't even play football and they get memory loss. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blood Test Shows Promise For Early Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease Oct 23, 2009
17, 2007) People who develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease experience brain structure changes years before any signs of memory loss begin, according to a recent study. Researchers say these findings may help. (Science Daily)
Hope for those with memory loss Oct 22, 2009
The Alzheimer's Association states, "Serious memory loss, confusion, and other major changes in the way our minds work are not a normal part of aging. Many conditions can disrupt memory and mental function. Symptoms may improve when the underlying cause is treated.". This means that the source of memory loss could be one of the following reversible causes: depression, Rx medication, dehydration, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, nutritional deficiencies, social isolation, insomnia, head trauma, anxiety... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Googling Fights Dementia, Study Suggests Oct 21, 2009
Using search engines may help stave off dementia and memory loss, a new brain-scan study suggests. Scientists found that middle-aged and older adults with little Internet experience showed increased activity in key brain regions after surfing the Web for an hour a day for just two weeks (). (National Geographic)
Link Disputed Between Bypass, Memory Loss Oct 20, 2009
In a new study, no support was found for a link between heart bypass surgery and memory loss or other mental declines. The underlying heart disease that led patients to have heart bypass surgery was associated with memory loss, however ... "The good news is that the cognitive decline is very subtle, so subtle that people thought the changes were part of [the memory loss that accompanies] normal aging," said neuropsychologist Ola A. Selnes. (CBS News -- Health)
Total unrecall … many strange cases of missing memory Oct 20, 2009
Four years earlier, Australia's corporate fraudster Alan Bond was practising the art of courtroom memory loss at his bankruptcy hearing ... Memory loss often concerned matters ''down there'' during the Wollongong Council corruption inquiry last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Perils Of A Debtor Nation Oct 20, 2009
Of course, the Obama team could take a lesson from Argentina, which defaulted on its debts eight years ago and nevertheless is headed back into the market, to borrow money from lenders eager to increase their returns and afflicted with memory loss. P.T. Barnum, the great circus impresario, said, "There's a sucker born every minute," although it is not certain that he had international bankers in mind, since an annual sucker-birth rate of 525,600 might have to include more than leading bankers. (CBS News)
› Fikile 'craziness' blasted Oct 20, 2009
Last Upd: 07:46am 20 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Health returning for junior with lyme disease Oct 19, 2009
Memory loss is also a symptom. You forget stuff a little bit. (VandyMania.com)
Click to read:H1N1's Links to Pneumonia Appear Clearer Oct 18, 2009
(GIs developed) arthritis, fibromyalgia, lymphadenopathy, rashes, photosensitive rashes, malar rashes, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, abnormal body hair loss, non-healing skin lesions, aphthous ulcers, dizziness, weakness, memory loss, seizures, mood changes, neuropsychiatric problems, anti-thyroid effects, anaemia, elevated ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Raynaud. s phenomenon, Sjorgren. (CBS News)
Memory loss woman wins 4m payout Oct 16, 2009
Memory loss woman wins 4m payout. Mrs Malcolm needs round-the-clock care from her husband. (BBC News -- Health)
Insomnia in Women is A Common Probl... Oct 16, 2009
Sleep deprivation can lead to many other problems: blurry vision, dizziness, weight loss or gain, hallucinations, high blood pressure, irritability, nausea and memory loss. It can also cause. (Suite101.com)
It's action for Sanjay, Ajay Oct 16, 2009
It will be a complete change of pace for Devgan from his first directorial venture, U Me Aur Hum, which starred Devgan and wife Kajol, who was fighting memory loss. Topics. (India Times, India)
SIUE gets $250,000 to study Alzheimer's Oct 14, 2009
Witt will investigate the use of novel drugs to encourage the breakdown of amyloid beta accumulation, which is associated with a reduction or reversal in the ability to learn, as well as memory loss that is characteristic with Alzheimer s disease, the university said. The funding runs through 2011. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
HINGHAM OPINION: Importance of bike helmets Oct 13, 2009
I continue with at-home rehab to help clear up my short term memory loss and higher functioning cognitive skills. I was told by all my doctors that my helmet saved my life and my mind. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Enzyme May Be A Key To Alzheimer's-related Cell Death Oct 13, 2009
Alzheimer's, a degenerative neurological disease affecting around 5 million people, results in memory loss and dementia. One theory on the cause of Alzheimer's is that overproduction of certain forms of amyloid beta protein by neurons leads to the generation of reactive oxygen species, which activate stress pathways. (Science Daily)
$120k settlement approved for ’01 suit against city Oct 13, 2009
Still showing a scar running down the left side of his forehead as well as one around his left eye, Lonergan, now 52, says he also suffers from headaches as well as memory loss from the incident. Maria Cramer of the Globe staff also contributed to this report. (Boston Globe)
Man’s severe beating leads to four arrests Oct 13, 2009
The victim was left with bruising and swelling to his brain, memory loss, and permanent cognitive damage. He has moved out of state and is living with relatives, Wark said. (Boston Globe)
Declines in other thinking and learning skills may precede memory loss in Alzheimer's disease Oct 13, 2009
Public release date: 12-Oct-2009. Contact: Michael Purdy. (EurekAlert!)
Study Links Concussions To Brain Disease Oct 12, 2009
He is suffering from short term memory loss an 000026CD d some anger issues. The show that 60 Minutes did tonight was frightening to me in that they can't diagnos the brain disease CTE until after death where the brain can be examined through cross section views. (CBS News)
New ailments Bollywood's ticket to spicing up box office Oct 11, 2009
Now with changing times, a fresh bunch of ailments, disorders and conditions are afflicting the protagonists: dyslexia, dextrocardia, progeria, and short-term memory loss ... Similarly, Aamir suffers from short-term memory loss in the action blockbuster, Ghajini ... With changing times, a fresh bunch of ailments, disorders and conditions are afflicting the protagonists: dyslexia, dextrocardia, progeria, and short-term memory loss. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Our view: Don't stop Oct 11, 2009
That research, while not absolutely conclusive, gives the lie to what the government had been telling vets who suffer from brain damage, gastrointestinal diseases, fatigue, memory loss, chronic diarrhea, joint pain and persistent headaches. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
QC's son faces prison sentence Oct 10, 2009
Mr Follink sustained serious injuries, including bleeding on the brain, a fractured skull and facial lacerations, but he had mostly recovered apart from memory loss. Mr Trapnell said Karkar had a blood alcohol concentration more than two hours after the crash of. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Missing Man Found Oct 10, 2009
Thomas's family said he suffers from brain aneurysms, seizures and memory loss. Previous Story. (Click2Houston, TX)
Should Tebow play? The answer isn't easy Oct 10, 2009
He suffered headaches and memory loss. For the first time, he was diagnosed with a concussion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Study Isolates Virus in Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Oct 10, 2009
Sufferers can also experience memory loss, problems with concentration, joint and muscle pain, headaches, tender lymph nodes and sore throats. Symptoms last at least six months and can be as disabling as multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, the CDC said. (Newsmax)
Searchers Look For Missing Man Oct 9, 2009
The family of Sean Thomas, 37, said he suffers from brain aneurysms, seizures and memory loss. Thomas was last seen on Friday at 2:45 p.m. on West Sam Houston Parkway near Beltway 8 and the Southwest Freeway. (Click2Houston, TX)
Sensory overload can affect senility Oct 9, 2009
A. Dementia or Alzheimer's disease leads to memory loss and inability to do things like shopping and bathing. The brain is like a damaged circuit board sometimes the circuits connect, sometimes they don't. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ChrisBallardPoint After I want Tim Tebow to play, but it'll be hard to watch if he does. Oct 8, 2009
Postconcussion syndrome can send its victims into depression and lead to memory loss. Troy Aikman still can't recall guiding the Cowboys to victory in Super Bowl XXVII after suffering a concussion the week before in the NFC Championship Game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Lodi man sentenced for torturing child (2384) Oct 8, 2009
"I don't think he tortured my daughter. She is perfectly fine, there is no memory loss. ... God only knows what happened that day, but he loves his baby since the day she was born," the mother said in court while crying ... She is perfectly fine, there is no memory loss. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer's Oct 6, 2009
"The number one fear for older adults is memory loss," Shah said. "A lot of people live in fear that they are going to develop it, so when they start to see some changes in their memory, they become anxious," even though the changes could be within the realm of normal. (MEDLINEplus)
Protein That Enhances Long-term Memory By Controlling Rest Intervals Identified Oct 4, 2009
29, 2006) A new study offers older adults a simple way to combat memory loss: memorization. Researchers found that seniors who engaged in an intensive period of rote learning followed by an equally long rest. (Science Daily)
What is the greatest game? The answer is a no-brainer Oct 3, 2009
Not all the concussed players lost consciousness but the blow to the head was severe enough to cause problems such as passing memory loss, and severe enough to stop the game. In medical parlance, it is called mild traumatic brain injury. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
City Beat (158) Oct 3, 2009
The Alzheimer s Association s three-part series on Understanding memory loss: Just the facts Wednesdays through Oct. 21 from 6:30-8 at LakeWest Medical Center, 36000 Euclid Ave. Free and open to the public. A similar series of programs will also be offered in Geauga, Cuyahoga and Lorain counties throughout the month. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Unemployment Rate Hits 9.8% in September Oct 3, 2009
Guys like this guy always have memory loss, or some revisionist veiw of what really happened. Example. (CBS News)
Risk of abnormally slow heart rate twice as high in those taking drugs to slow Alzheimer's Oct 2, 2009
Cholinesterase inhibitors are commonly prescribed to delay the progression of symptoms such as confusion and long-term memory loss in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It's known that people with dementia tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called acetylcholine; the drugs work by boosting these levels. (EurekAlert!)
February's Birthstone the Amethyst Oct 1, 2009
It is also helpful with insomnia, headaches, arthritis, ear aches and memory loss. The amethyst is believed to have the power to clear the mind and encourage calm and contemplation. (Suite101.com)
Women May Fare Worse After a Concussion Oct 1, 2009
Concussions - usually marked by a loss of consciousness -- may result in memory loss, slower reaction times, poorer thinking skills, and symptoms such as headache, dizziness, trouble balancing, and nausea. There may be as many as four million sports-related concussions per year. (MEDLINEplus)
Cheers to the best drink! Sep 30, 2009
A mere two per cent drop in body water can trigger signs of dehydration, short term memory loss and difficulty in focussing. Natural healer: Blood circulation is affected when dehydration sets in. (India Times, India)
'That's not Grandma' Sep 30, 2009
Research from the Alzheimer's Association indicates Alzheimer's is a brain disorder that destroys brain cells causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work and a person's social life. There is no cure and Alzheimer's and research funding is critical. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Natural Compound In Extra-virgin Olive Oil -- Oleocanthal -- May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer's Sep 30, 2009
Known as ADDLs, these highly toxic proteins bind within the neural synapses of the brains of Alzheimer's patients and are believed to directly disrupt nerve cell function, eventually leading to memory loss, cell death, and global disruption of brain function. Synapses are specialized junctions that allow one nerve cell to send information another. (Science Daily)
Click to read:U.S., U.K., France Slam Iran Over New Nuke Site Sep 26, 2009
Is memory loss a side effect of the frontal lobotomy that liberals have. Iran has nothing to fear from these three. (CBS News)
Sleep Loss Linked To Increase In Alzheimer's Plaques Sep 26, 2009
19, 2006) Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have for the first time identified a substance in the brain that is proven to cause memory loss. This. (Science Daily)
In defence of the superficial Sep 26, 2009
The longest and most effective sequence in Auder's Chelsea Girls consists of Factory stalwart Brigid Berlin chatting on the phone with Warhol himself, who holds forth in a droll whine on such topics as Bob Dylan (''a has-been''), memory loss, and the birth of Viva's daughter. Auder's camera pans around the room to show us Viva sprawling on an unmade bed looking gaunt and neurasthenic, while a nurse changes the baby's nappy in a corner. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
