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Diagnosing Dementia, the Earlier the Better

By Karen D. Sullivan, Ph.D., ABPP While dementia is more common as we get older, it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia can be caused by different underlying disease...

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B-12 Deficiency Can Drive You Crazy

By Wina Sturgeon It was more than 25 years ago, but the memory is still vivid. I was interviewing a doctor in the emergency psychiatric ward at UCLA when a...

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Strokes & PTSD: A Serious Condition

By Karen Sullivan Stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted. The two broad categories of stroke, hemorrhage and ischemia, are opposite conditions in terms...

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Optimize Brain Function with Anti-Inflammatory Diet

by Karen D. Sullivan, Ph.D., ABPP Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, most cancers and stroke have been linked to lifestyle factors, particularly a diet high in saturated...

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Nutrition: Food for Thought

by Christa D’Ostroph, RD, LDN Brain health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to a 2014 AARP study, keeping your brain in good shape ranks a close second...

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Brain Health: Maximizing Coping As We Age

by Karen D. Sullivan, Ph.D., ABPP Stressful life events occur in all of our lives from time to time. Research suggests that older adults can experience prolonged stress due to...

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Are You at Risk for Post-Surgical Cognitive Decline?

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP A hospital stay is one of the more stressful experiences we can have. Emergency or planned surgeries, in particular, can really take us out...

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How Technology Impacts Your Memory

by MaryBeth Bailar, Psy.D. Memory loss is a common concern in later life, but increasing numbers of adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are also reporting significant problems with...

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10 Things You Need To Know About Concussion In Older Adults

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP Concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury and common in older adults due to fall or motor vehicle accident. When the head...

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The Most Misdiagnosed Type of Dementia

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP The news recently suggested that beloved actor Robin Williams had Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD is thought to be the most misdiagnosed type of...

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Make a Commitment to Self-Care in 2016

by Heather Tippens, LPC   As each New Year approaches, we often reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, short comings and desired areas of change to make ourselves stronger and...

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Feed Your Brain

by Carrie Frye When it comes to health, brain health and cognitive function ranks No. 2, only being edged out by heart health, according to a recent AARP Brain Health...

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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP   Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a detectable cognitive disorder, which falls between the cracks of normal age-related memory changes and dementia. MCI affects...

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Parkinson’s Disease Is More Than a Tremor

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neuropsychological disorder in which the brain does not make enough of a specific chemical, the neurotransmitter dopamine....

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Buyer Beware: Fads and Trends in Memory Products

by Taeh A. Ward, PhD As people live longer, they are at increased risk of developing problems with memory. Survey data suggests that many individuals older than 50 have a...

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3 Strategies to Enhance Your Brain

by MaryBeth Bailar, PsyD Clinical neuropsychologists amass knowledge of the various brain disorders that can develop in the aging brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. However,...

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Coping with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (also known as attention-deficit disorder or ADHD) is a developmental disorder resulting from an imbalance of chemical...

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Mental Strategies To Reduce Chronic Pain

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP Chronic pain has been defined as an unpleasant physical sensation lasting more than three months and reducing daily functioning and well-being, including mental and...

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High Blood Sugar Equals Low Brain Power: 5 Tips to Decrease Your Risk

by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP Blood sugar abnormalities are common in older adults, with research estimating that about 30 percent meet criteria for some version of glucose disorder, ranging...

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Memory & Medication: Balancing Benefits and Risks

by Taeh A. Ward, PhD   Research shows that some commonly used prescription and non-prescription medications have the potential to negatively impact our thinking abilities. These medications are...

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