Memory and cognitive functions

The following are important factors that need to be considered when addressing the preservation and optimization of memory, as well as minimizing risk factors that impact neurodegenerative conditions.

Various reasons for memory loss: infectious diseases, age, hormones, vitamins, alcohol or drug abuse, vascular, degenerative brain disease, medications, toxins.

Many are preventable, treatable, and reversible. Inflammation is related to neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.

• Genetics, ischemia, toxins, infections.
• Diabetes is related to neurodegenerative disease and increased inflammation
• Other important conditions like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s are hallmarked by inflammation.

Mitochondria are important in-cell structures that provide energy: mitochondrial activity can be enhanced. Normal functioning mitochondria protect the cells.

Gut health is intimately connected to brain health. The gut is considered the second brain.

Brain fitness and lifestyle are ongoing endeavors that impact how we age and remain independent.

There are strategies for the maintenance of cognition and attention.