| Sharp Mind and Shaky Memory Could Predict Alzheimer's | |
ROCHESTER, MINN. -- Is your mind sharp but more and more, you are forgetful?
It could indicate mild cognitive impairment, a specific type of memory loss
where the ability to remember recently acquired information declines.
This disorder can be a strong early predictor of Alzheimer's disease and
shouldn't be ignored, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Health
Letter. Research has shown that 80 percent of people with mild cognitive
impairment will develop Alzheimer's within 10 years.
If you are having trouble remembering dates, appointments and other important
events, you may want to see your doctor. Though there is no specific treatment
for mild cognitive impairment, your physician will likely want to see you
regularly, perhaps every six months to a year, to check for changes. Some people
with mild cognitive impairment may be candidates for emerging therapies.
Clinical trials are currently examining antioxidants, anti-inflammatory drugs
and estrogen as means to prevent the onset on Alzheimer's.
---Mayo CLinic
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