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Why Do We Dream? 
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Why Do We Dream? 

Angel Kwan-Yin Morgan, PhD | September 26, 2024

For most of humankind’s history, dreams were believed to be messages from beyond. Dream interpretation was a sacred art requiring…

What Is Memory Chunking?
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What Is Memory Chunking?

Derek Burnett | September 8, 2024

We’ve all been there. On our way out the door, our significant other says, “Honey, while you’re out, could you…

What Vitamins Are Best for Brain Health?
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What Vitamins Are Best for Brain Health?

Derek Burnett | September 7, 2024

You’ve probably heard that certain vitamins are important for brain health, and you may have read that supplementing with key…

Does Ginkgo Biloba Help with Memory?
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Does Ginkgo Biloba Help with Memory?

Derek Burnett | September 6, 2024

You’ve probably seen advertising or heard word-of-mouth recommendations regarding ginkgo biloba as a brain-boosting dietary supplement. It’s certainly tempting to…

What Foods Improve Memory?
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What Foods Improve Memory?

Derek Burnett | September 5, 2024

If you’ve noticed that your memory isn’t quite what it used to be, you may be wondering if one way…

How Can I Improve My Memory?
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How Can I Improve My Memory?

Derek Burnett | September 4, 2024

Who among us wouldn’t like to have a better memory? Whether you’re a student, a working adult, or a retiree,…

What Is Brain Plasticity?
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What Is Brain Plasticity?

Derek Burnett | September 3, 2024

As you contemplate the changes that the brain undergoes as we age, it’s all too easy to focus on the…

What Is Age-Related Memory Loss?
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What Is Age-Related Memory Loss?

Derek Burnett | September 2, 2024

Have you heard the one about old Joe, who’s telling his friend Frank about the memory pills his doctor has…

What Is Long-Term Memory Loss?
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What Is Long-Term Memory Loss?

Derek Burnett | September 1, 2024

Hopefully, you’re already aware that occasional lapses in short-term memory, especially as we age, are common. If you can’t remember…

What Is Short-Term Memory Loss?
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What Is Short-Term Memory Loss?

Derek Burnett | August 31, 2024

Your trainer at the gym introduces you to a new member, and five minutes later you realize you’ve completely forgotten…

Is Dementia Reversible?
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Is Dementia Reversible?

Derek Burnett | August 25, 2024

At the present time, the three most common forms of dementia…Alzhei­mer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy Body dementia…have no cure.…

What is Lewy Body Dementia?
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What is Lewy Body Dementia?

Derek Burnett | August 24, 2024

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), sometimes called Dementia with Lewy Bod­ies, is the third most common form of dementia (after Alzheimer’s…

What is Vascular Dementia?
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What is Vascular Dementia?

Derek Burnett | August 23, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease is the best-known and most common type of dementia. The second most common form is called vascular dementia.…

Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?
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Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?

Derek Burnett | August 22, 2024

Alzheimer’s is a complex disease driven by many different factors, some of them modifiable (such as diet and exercise) and…

What are Alzheimer’s Risk Factors?
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What are Alzheimer’s Risk Factors?

Derek Burnett | August 21, 2024

As we learn more and more about Alzheimer’s disease, the picture that emerges becomes increasingly complex. We understand today that…