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Functional Benefits of Ficus Hispida L.
Published in Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria, Megh R. Goyal, Health Benefits of Secondary Phytocompounds from Plant and Marine Sources, 2021
D. Suma, A. Vysakh, R. N. Raji, Ninan Jisha, M. S. Latha
Neuroprotective effect of methanolic extract of Ficus leaves was studied on β-amyloid induced oxidative stress and cognitive deficits in mice [27]. Reduction in cognitive behavior and memory deficit were shown by Ficus leaves. In brain, thiobarbituric acid reactive species level is reduced. During the study, antioxidant enzymes showed their increased activity. Alzheimer′s disease and age-associated memory disorders can be treated by applying these activities [32].
Dementia awareness
Published in Grahame Smith, Dementia Care, 2018
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and represents approximately 50–60% of cases. Memory disorders are the most common feature. There is a loss of neurons in the temporal lobe and hippocampus, which are the areas of the brain responsible for storing and retrieving new information. The disease also involves the more posterior parts of the brain (parietal lobes), which results in difficulties with language skills (dysphasia) and visuospatial and practical abilities (dyspraxia). If there is also involvement of the frontal lobe of the brain, personality, behaviour, social judgements and insight can be impaired (McKeith & Fairbairn, 2001; Walsh, 2006). The involvement of many different parts of the brain can explain why the symptoms are so varied and complex when considered together. The disease has a gradual onset over several years, with a steady decline in functional abilities.
Clinical rationale for CBD use on mood, depression, anxiety, brain function, and optimal aging
Published in Betty Wedman-St. Louis, Cannabis, 2018
Chris D. Meletis, Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Memory disorders range from mild to severe, but they all result from neurological damage to brain structures and hinder memory storage, retention, and recollection. Memory disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease result from high levels of oxidative stress and inflammation, while other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and vascular dementia usually have motor function deficits [7]. Over 24 million people suffer from dementia in today's aging society with Alzheimer's disease (AD) being the most common (50%–60%).
Efficient optimization based thresholding technique for analysis of alzheimer MRIs
Published in International Journal of Neuroscience, 2023
S. Prabha, K. Sakthidasan @ Sankaran, D. Chitradevi
Dementia is a type of memory disorder which affects the brain. Alzheimer is the primary stage of dementia which is caused due to the amyloid β protein deposition in brain cells. The increase in the level of amyloid β protein intensifies the cell death and block the signal transmission. According to the recent survey report, from the overall population 4 million people are affected by different kinds of dementia in and around the world. Dementia is an increasing public health problems among the developed countries [1]. It can be characterized with impaired intellectual functioning which disturbs day-to-day activities or personal relationship. The impairment comprises of social behavior, memory loss, thinking and language problem. Aging is the one of the major risk factor of Alzheimer disease (AD) which mainly affects the people above the age of 65 years. Various modalities are available to diagnose Alzheimer [2].
Cognitive Stabilization Intervention during the Era of COVID-19
Published in Developmental Neuropsychology, 2021
Margaret Lanca, Danielle N. Abrams, Persephone Crittenden, Kelly M. Jones
Memory training. Memory difficulty is one of the most common cognitive symptoms seen in neuropsychological practice due to multiple medical, neurological, and psychiatric conditions that can disrupt learning and memory, and is, therefore, an important focus of CSI. There is strong empirical evidence for the benefits of memory training (e.g., Sherman, Mauser, Nuno, & Sherzai, 2017; Sprague et al., 2019). These training programs often begin with a careful analysis of the type and severity of memory impairment which can guide the memory techniques (e.g., imagery, mnemonics, or errorless learning). The analysis of target problems may sometimes reveal that the observed “memory” problems are in fact consequences of impaired time estimation or action sequencing and, therefore, reflect executive dysfunction rather than memory problems (Ptak & Schnider, 2004). The current evidence suggests that patients with less severe memory disorders benefit from self-management techniques, mnemonics, and memory aids (Ptak, Van Der Linden, & Schnider, 2010). In our outpatient clinic we largely see patients with mild or moderate neurocognitive disorders, thus CSI-based memory training is focused on developing behavioral interventions that are self-regulated and focused on concrete goals (Wilson, 2009). Examples of memory training used during CSI include using mnemonic devices, using notes and alarms as cues, emphasizing the importance of repetition and focusing on small amounts of information, as well as taking notes in a single notebook or calendar.
Influence of weight status at 2 years on memory performance at 4–5 years of age
Published in Annals of Human Biology, 2019
Simone de Kácia Wendt, Bruna Constantino, Edimari A. Wendt, Marco F. Mastroeni
Obesity is a pathology that is associated with a variety of behavioural, genetic and environmental factors (Kelsey et al. 2014) and whose prevalence has increased substantially among children and adults over the last three decades. The projections for 2025, if no actions are implemented to halt its progression, are 2.3 billion overweight adults and 700 million obese people (WHO 2017). Among children, this number could reach 75 million (WHO 2017). Overweight children are more likely to remain obese into adulthood and have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular, orthopaedic and pulmonary diseases throughout their lives (Kelsey et al. 2014; McMorrow et al. 2015). In addition to chronic diseases that are usually associated with obesity, some studies have linked memory disorders to excess body weight, a fact that has attracted attention (Bauer et al. 2015; Groppe and Elsner 2015; Wang et al. 2015; Alarcón et al. 2016; Wu et al. 2017).