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    The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

    January 2, 2017

    The terms "memory loss," "dementia," and "Alzheimer's" are often used interchangeably. But in fact, all three mean something different. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's vs. dementia, dementia, difference between dementia and Alzheimer's, memory loss

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    Chronic Stress Leads to Memory Loss as You Age

    June 8, 2016

    Stress is bad for your brain: Prolonged stress causes short-term memory loss in older adults. Discover ways to boost your mood today. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, cognition, cortisol, depression, elderly, memory, memory loss, stress

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    Address Signs of Dementia Early for Best Care

    June 26, 2015

    Dementia is a condition that worsens over time and can be taxing for family and caregivers. Recognize the signs and seek help early to get the best help. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, early dementia, medical mondays, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, stroke, Vascular dementia

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    Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your Brain

    December 29, 2014

    Learn more about how bad habits, including substance and alcohol abuse, poor diet, and lack of reading, can negatively affect your brain. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: addiction, alcohol, bad habits, brain health, depression, insomnia, junk food, lack of sleep, magnesium, memory loss, permanent mood disorders, Reading, sleep deprivation, smoking, toxic chemicals, vitamin b1, Vitamin B1 deficiency

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    Infographic: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury

    August 20, 2014

    Check out this infographic to learn more about traumatic brain injury, including symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Safety, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: baseball, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cognitive function, cooling suit treatment, cycling, emotion, football, headache, infographic, Joshua Roe, memory loss, mood swings, motor function, patient story, ringing in the ears, sensation, softball, TBI, traumatic brain injury, unconsciousness, UPMC Center for Brain Injury

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