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“When most people hear the word dementia, they think of memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease, but FTD doesn’t really manifest itself as memory problems. …It affects how people behave, how they interact with others, and how they speak,” says Dr. Sami Barmada.

Dr. Brian Stamm, a stroke neurologist, is concerned by any delay to getting advanced stroke care. “Stroke is a very time-sensitive condition, every minute that goes by without appropriate stroke treatment, leads to further delay in restoration of blood flow to the brain, which can lead to lasting deficits and disability,” Stamm said.

OTC melatonin is not regulated by the FDA for insomnia, medical conditions or sleep disorders, so it's more easily available to the public, explained Dr. Deirdre Conroy , That being said, studies have shown that the dose of

“For the average person, the benefits of sport participation, whether it’s contact collision, or something else, far outweigh the risk,” said Dr. Steven Broglio. “But that doesn’t mean there isn’t risk involved when you play a sport.”

"Regardless of the underlying mechanisms, preventing these conditions in people with type 2 diabetes is critical to maintaining brain health. Educating the public on the risks that diabetes poses to preserving a healthy brain is part of our mission," said Dr. Eva Feldman.

Dr. Lewis Morgenstern noted that some people with early mild cognitive impairment “are likely still able to drive safely and that driving enhances their independence and preserved role in the community.” He advises caregivers to speak to the person’s GP about safety issues with cognitive impairment, including driving and home safety.

Natural light signals our brains to be up-and-at-’em, says Dr. Deirdre Conroy. So open the window and soak in the first light to activate your energy. Dehydration seriously compounds fatigue, so be sure to drink a glass of water too.

Some studies suggest that women are 40 per cent more likely to experience sleep disruption than men. And throughout a woman’s life, puberty, pregnancy, menopause and caring responsibilities may all have an effect on the amount of good quality sleep available to women.

"It is likely appropriate that some with mild cognitive impairment are still driving, but for some it may not be," said Dr. Lewis B. Morgenstern. "Close family may have discussions with aging loved ones about Advance Driving Directives, These are agreements between an aging person and a loved one about having conversations about driving cessation."