Alzheimer's Can Be Avoided

Life is not merely being alive, but being well.
-- Martial, c. AD 66 Epigrams

Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but rather is usually the consequence of age-related diseases, a new study says. Some people, no matter how old they are, have sharp and clear minds and memories.

"What's their secret? It's a timely question, and not just for scientists. Baby boomers are watching their parents get older -- and spotting a few grey hairs of their own in the mirror. What can they expect from the aging brain?" Read
Secret of People Whose Minds Never Fade

In case you're wondering, "Fear not, memory loss and brain aging are a natural part of getting older. It is often the case that people will start to report in their 50s that they think their memories are slipping," says Zola, a research career scientist who has dedicated his work to memory function." There could be other reasons for it short term memory lost; Alzheimer's disease is not the only cause for memory problems as we age. Health issues such as stress and anxiety; depression; ADHD; infections; and brugs, both prescription and over-the-counter. So, Is Your Memory Normal?