Eureka! Researchers Now Know Whether It's Alzheimer's or Just Simple Bad Memory
OMG! I feel like I won the lottery. Researchers at Cornell University have reportedly found a way to separate out what may go on to become dementia from simply forgetting where your keys are. According to newswise.com, the scientists discovered "a reliable method to distinguish memory declines associated with healthy aging from the more-serious memory disorders years before obvious symptoms emerge." Even better, the method also allows research to accurately predict "who is more likely to develop cognitive impairment without expensive tests or invasive procedures." Finally! I don't have to worry I have Alzheimer's Disease because I can't find my keys -- and they're in my hands. The results aren't just good news for those who may be prone to, or developing, dementia but also for healthy adults, newswise.com quotes Charles Brainerd, professor of human development and the study’s lead co-author with Valerie Reyna, director of the Insti...