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6 common causes of forgetfulness

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Memory fades are infuriating, exasperating, and sometimes a matter to be worried. When memory slips occur more than the normal, it can be alarming signs of looming Alzheimer or dementia. Besides, these memory disorders aging could be another factor leading to forgetfulness . Memory slips are not always be associated with dementia or Alzheimer, there may be some other common causes that result in forgetfulness. Here are the common causes of memory fades: 1.       Alcohol There must be some truth when people say they “drink to forget.” Heavy consumption of alcohol can get in the way with short-term memory, even after the alcohol effects have worn off. 2.       Medication Antidepressants, tranquilizers, few blood pressure medicines and other drugs can lead to memory slip, mostly by causing confusion or sedation. Some medication such as prescription drugs for sleep can result in memory slip a...

8 early signs to predict dementia

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One of the most common signs of dementia is memory loss. It is a brain disease that leads to a slow decline in memory, reasoning skills, and thinking, but that doesn’t mean that everyone who experiences memory problems suffers from dementia. Signs & Symptoms One to be diagnosed with dementia needs to have at least two types of impairment that considerably interfere with day to day life. In addition to problems in remembering, the person may also face impairments in: ·          Concentration ·          Language ·          Reasoning ·          Communication 1.       Subtle changes in memory Having trouble with memory is the most common as well as an early symptom of dementia . These memory changes are usually subtle and likely to involv...