Memory Loss
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Research links heart function to brain’s memory center
Research by a team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) scientists suggests that older people whose hearts pump less blood have blood flow reductions in the temporal lobe regions of the brain, where Alzheimer’s pathology first begins. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Study explores nicotine patch to treat memory loss
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $9.4 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to test the effectiveness of a transdermal nicotine patch in improving memory loss in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. Read MoreOct 29, 2015
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Study shows poor heart function could be major Alzheimer’s disease risk
A healthier heart could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreMar 3, 2015
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Nicotine may aid memory for some older adults: study
Wearing a nicotine patch may help improve memory loss in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a study published this week by Paul Newhouse, director of the Center for Cognitive Medicine. Read MoreJan 13, 2012