What You Must Know About Memory Loss & How You Can Stop It

Physician Smith (What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More) takes a %E2%80%9Cknowledge-is-power%E2%80%9D approach to mild, age-related memory lapses by presenting some common factors contributing to minor forgetfulness, and suggested steps to reduce and manage those factors. Smith explains how positive lifestyle changes, such as increased sleep and activity, healthful eating, and stress management, can help mitigate lapses in focus and recall. The connection between cardiovascular disease, toxins, hormonal imbalance, inflammation, insomnia and memory loss is explored, and questionnaires are included to help recognize potential signs of each condition; symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnoses, and treatment are explained. Smith explains that stress is no longer just a fight-or-flight response in our increasingly hectic world, but it can be managed with sleep, physical activity, and mental enrichment that is both challenging and satisfying. With straightforward explanations and 35 pages of resources, this well-written book is informative, instructional, and suitable for beginning and continuing students of the topic. (Feb.)