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Which Berries Are Best for Your Brain?

Including berries in your meals–blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries–should improve your chance of successful brain aging.

Joe Graedon - January 8, 2024

Are My Medications Causing Me Memory Problems?

Joe Graedon - September 18, 2023

Can Your Medicine Cause Confusion or Memory Loss?

Terry Graedon - June 15, 2023

Could Sunshine Be Responsible for Keeping the Brain Sharp?

Joe Graedon - June 12, 2023

Lyrica (Pregabalin) Side Effects Include Confusion and Brain Fog

Joe Graedon - May 22, 2023

Can Statins Cause Memory Loss and Transient Global Amnesia?

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Terry Graedon - March 30, 2023

Do Blueberries Help Older People with Memory?

Numerous studies show that anthocyanins in blueberries help lower systolic blood pressure and improve cognitive performance of impaired individuals.

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Joe Graedon - June 24, 2021

Do Statins Affect Memory or Scramble Your Brain?

Millions take statins to prevent heart problems. Can statins affect memory? This question still remains highly controversial after decades.

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Joe Graedon - January 20, 2020

Global Amnesia Is A Very Scary Statin Side Effect

Have you ever heard of transient global amnesia (TGA). It is a temporary loss of memory that can last for hours. Are statins associated with attacks of TGA?

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Joe Graedon - January 17, 2020

Pomegranate Juice Is Good for Your Brain, Based on Science

There is growing evidence that pomegranate juice can help control inflammation in the body. That could mean that pomegranate juice is good for your brain.

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Joe Graedon - December 9, 2019

A Big Statin Controversy: Do Statins Impair Memory?

Statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin and rosuvastatin remain highly popular. Can such statins impair memory?

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Terry Graedon - December 2, 2019

Vitamin B12 Lack Led to Balance and Memory Problems

A serious vitamin B12 lack due to PPI medication, vegan diet, or stomach inflammation can cause trouble with balance, cognition and fatigue.

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Terry Graedon - August 15, 2019

Don’t Count on Stimulants for Better Memory

Research shows it's a mistake to take stimulants for better memory and attention. The gains are tiny, and the drugs interfere with getting good sleep.

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Terry Graedon - November 22, 2018

Men Who Love Veggies Have Better Memory

The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study showed that men who usually eat six servings or so of vegetables daily have better memory and cognitive ability.

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Terry Graedon - September 27, 2018

How Much Exercise Do You Need to Boost Your Brain?

Even a short session in the gym–just ten minutes–may boost your brain by increasing the connections between the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus and certain parts of the cortex.

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Joe Graedon - April 24, 2017

Alarming Anticholinergic Load Scrambles Brain

Taking many meds that interfere with the brain chemical acetylcholine can add up to a massive anticholinergic load, brain fog and memory problems.

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Joe Graedon - January 26, 2017

Can Regular Sauna Baths Protect your Brain and Your Heart?

Have you ever had a sauna bath? You might be surprised to learn that sitting naked in a hot room and sweating might be good for your heart and your brain.

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Joe Graedon - January 26, 2017

Will High Blood Pressure Protect Older Brains from Dementia?

Dementia is horrific. Most people would do almost anything to avoid this memory-robbing condition. Could very old people benefit from higher blood pressure?

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Joe Graedon - November 21, 2016

Did Popular PM Pain Reliever Trigger Memory Loss?

Millions of Americans worry about memory loss. They never think to link an OTC drug they take to get to sleep as contributing to brain fog. Is it a risk?

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Joe Graedon - October 12, 2015

Drugs That Cause Brain Fog For People Over 60

Doctors get little training on side effects of anticholinergic medications. Such drugs are widely prescribed but patients are rarely warned about brain fog.

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Joe Graedon - June 29, 2015

Common Medicines Throw a Monkey Wrench Into Mental Machinery and Memory

Common medications, both OTC and prescription can contribute to memory problems and confusion. Is someone you love taking an anticholinergic drug?

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Joe Graedon - June 22, 2015

Do Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Damage Memory?

Do cholesterol-lowering drugs cause memory problems? That question has been controversial for years. A new study adds fuel to the fire.

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Joe Graedon - April 19, 2012

Is Low Cholesterol Linked to Forgetfulness?

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Terry Graedon - February 23, 2012

Concerns about Blood Pressure Pill and Memory

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Terry Graedon - January 17, 2011

Protecting Brain Power as We Age