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Master Your Memory: Transform Forgetfulness into Focus!
Dive into the Science of Brain Mastery
Help! I think I am Developing Dementia.
Several times a week, someone comes into my office in a panic and is sure they are developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease because they are more forgetful than usual. This is a frightening thought for most.
My mother had a quote I often used to help people calm down so we could evaluate what was happening.” If you forget where you put your glasses, that is usually not a problem. However if you forget you wear glasses then you have a problem,” It puts many people at ease.
This article is based on recent research done at renowned medical schools. The goal is to help you improve your ability to concentrate, avoid memory lapses, and give you tools to help sharpen your recall, especially during the aging process. The aim is also to help distinguish usual memory issues vs. the development of dementia.
Memory Loss
Memory frightens people because it is a symptom of various conditions with different severity levels. When some people lose their train of thought or have trouble finding a word, they launch into the worst-case scenario. However, many reasons for momentary memory loss are not…
