Memory
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Your mind works a lot like a computer. Your brain puts information it judges to be important into "files." When you remember something, you pull up a file. Memory doesn't always work perfectly. As people grow older, it may take longer to retrieve those files. Some adults joke about having a "senior moment."
It's normal to forget things once in awhile. We've all forgotten a name, where we put our keys, or if we locked the front door. Seniors who forget things more often than others their age may have mild cognitive impairment. Forgetting how to use the telephone or find your way home may be signs of a more serious problem. These include Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, stroke, depression, head injuries, thyroid problems, or reactions to certain medicines. If you're worried about your forgetfulness, see your doctor.
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Memory Matters
kidshealth.org — “You have memories, but how do they form and stay in your brain? Find out in this article for kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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You have memories, but how do they form and stay in your brain? Find out in this article for kids. http://t.co/kwhIwdCQ
Childhood Memories
networkedblogs.com — “Childhood Memories” View full resource at networkedblogs.com
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Childhood Memories http://nblo.gs/byeCq
Unemployment Memories
marriage.about.com — “Unemployment Memories” View full resource at marriage.about.com
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Unemployment Memories: Reading the unemployment stories of others brought back memories of twenty yea... http://bit.ly/gJ4VJC #marriage
Gowers' memory
neurology.org — “Gowers' memory” View full resource at neurology.org
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Historical Abstract from Oliver Sacks: Gowers' memory http://bit.ly/pA8UJa #neurology
Memory Quiz
uamshealth.com — “Memory Quiz” View full resource at uamshealth.com
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Do you know the best ways to keep your memory sharp? Take this quiz. http://ow.ly/8xlZ
Memory on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Memory on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Differentiating accounts of actual, suggested and fabricated childhood events using the judgment of memory cha... http://bit.ly/aSoCLo #PSY
Memory on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Memory on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Differentiating accounts of actual, suggested and fabricated childhood events using the judgment of memory ch... http://bit.ly/9EgFLZ #peds
Making Memories
foodfitforkids.com — “Making Memories” View full resource at foodfitforkids.com
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Maggie LaBarbera, RN Nutritionist and Dietitian
RT @FoodFitforKids: Create childhood memories in the kitchen with these great ideas http://t.co/5yT8gOX
1000 Memories
klxmedia.com — “1000 Memories” View full resource at klxmedia.com
Most Recently Shared on March 3, 2011 at 2:21 am By:
Gail Austin Cooney Doctor, Neurologist, and Physician
RT @renee_berry: Making sure peoples stories are kept alive w/ @1000memories ... Im #obsessed -> http://ow.ly/46Q5d 'amazing.thanks' #Hpm
Memory Disorders
lifespan.org — “Memory Disorders” View full resource at lifespan.org
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UK Study: Postponing Retirement May Delay Dementia http://bit.ly/IjYOC Need help with Alzheimer's or memory disorders? http://bit.ly/ReGsh
Thanks for the memories
labspaces.net — “How easy is it to falsify memory? New research at the Weizmann Institute shows that a bit of social pressure may be all that is needed. The study, which appears Friday in Science, reveals a unique pattern of brain activity when false memories are formed – one that hints at a surprising connection between our social selves and memory.” View full resource at labspaces.net
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Maintaining Memory
suite101.com — “With age comes wisdom; well, if memory stays. As the population lives longer, methods of maintaining memory ability increases in demand.” View full resource at suite101.com
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Maintaining Memory: With age comes wisdom, well, if memory stays. As the population lives longer, methods of mai... http://bit.ly/i7a6T8
memory tapes
memorytap.es — “Memory Tapes, Bicycle, Player Piano, Dayve Hawk” View full resource at memorytap.es
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Memory Tapes http://www.vimeo.com/24637555 strange, disturbing, lovely #music #video http://memorytap.es
Memory Disorders
lifespan.org — “Memory Disorders” View full resource at lifespan.org
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Want more information on how we're helping people with dementia, and the research we're doing? http://bit.ly/MemDisCtr
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