When To See A Doctor: Improving Memory Understanding Age Related Memory Loss
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When to see a doctor
If you're concerned about your memory, or if people close to you have noticed some worrisome trends, see your doctor for an exam. Because memory loss can be a symptom of many different medical problems, it's important to identify the cause and begin treatment as soon as possible. In some cases, treating a medical disorder or intervening with an emotional concern can lead to improvements in memory. For instance, people with depression or high blood pressure often find that treating those conditions restores their memory function or at least prevents further decline. If, on the other hand, you learn that your problem is normal age-related memory loss, you can relax, knowing that there is nothing wrong and that simple strategies and lifestyle changes can help strengthen your memory (see "Improving everyday memory").
| Last updated: | January 23, 2007 |
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