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Ecstasy Pills Cause Memory Problems Taking 10 or More Pills a Year Linked to Immediate and Short-Term Memory Problems July 27, 2012 -- People who use the club drug ecstasy (MDMA) can develop Memory problems, a new study shows.

Drug May Slow Memory Loss in Early Alzheimer's Medication Approved to Treat Patients With HIV May Do Double Duty for Dementia Aug. 6, 2012 -- A drug that's already been approved by the FDA for use in HIV patients may also help slow the decline of Memory and mental function experienced by people who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Study Shows People With Metabolic Syndrome May Be at Higher Risk for Memory Loss

Middle-aged men and women with heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol may also be at risk for memory problems as they age.

Study: Eating More Blueberries and Strawberries Is Linked to Better Brain Function With Age

For a Healthy Aging Brain, 'Use It or Lose It' Social, Mental, and Physical Engagements Help Maintain Memory April 27, 2012 -- Newly minted octogenarian Burt Garrett says he doesn't actively work to keep his mind and Memory sharp, but a new research review suggests that he's doing a lot of things right.

Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy -- the so-called Mediterranean diet -- may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S.

Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly Jan. 22, 2013 -- Hearing loss and mental decline are two common conditions of aging, and now a new study finds that they may be related. Older people with hearing deficits were more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking over the course of the study.

Lifelong Reading, Hobbies May Help Fend Off Dementia Stimulating activities may encourage brain to adapt and create 'work-arounds,' study suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Use it or lose it: Doing brain-stimulating activities from childhood -- like reading books, writing letters and solving everyday problems -- through old age may help prevent clinical signs of dementia such as memory loss, a new study finds.

Suppose that your fifth-grader typically goes to bed at 9:30 PM on school nights and gets up at 6:30 AM. Since it often takes a little while to fall asleep after getting into bed, that means 8.5 to nine hours of sleep on school nights.

Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to a new study published in the October 23, 2012, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology . Research suggests that brain shrinkage may lead to problems with memory and thinking.

Study Shows That People Who Eat Fish Regularly May Have a Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease but not fried fish

Cocoa May Sharpen Aging Brain Cocoa-Rich Drink May Help Brain Health in Older People Aug. 13, 2012 -- Drinking a cocoa-rich beverage every day may help brain health in older adults, a new study shows. The study, published in Hypertension, included 90 elderly people who already had mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can include difficulty with memory, language, thinking, or judgment.