Tag Archives: memory

Nicotine patches may help counteract mild memory loss in seniors

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Washington Post asks, “Research has indicated that smokers may have a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Might nicotine patches offer memory benefits, too?”

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Regular exercise boosts the brain, especially for kids

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Regular workouts not only do your body good, they likely improve your mind as well, at least according to review of the data on the subject.

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Moderate exercise delays age-related memory decline

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Studies show, and my experience with my patients concurs, that people, as they age, fear memory loss, in general, and Alzheimer’s, in particular, even more than cancer. To date, there’s been little that’s been shown to be effective to prevent … Continue reading →

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Gingko biloba may not be effective in preventing cognitive decline or improving memory

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Walt Larimore

In my best-selling book, co-written with Donal O’Mathuna, PhD, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, I wrote a chapter on Gingko biloba and said this: While ginkgo looks promising as a means of delaying the memory loss related to a variety … Continue reading →

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Hormones beat botanicals for hot flashes but memory may suffer

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Walt Larimore

My patients suffering with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms often wonder about the safety and effectiveness of hormone therapy or botanicals (such as black cohosh and red clover) to treat their symptoms. Two recent studies will help inform wise decision making … Continue reading →

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