Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Small memory lapses may indicate injury to the memory

If you forget the name of a friend or a place to meet, it may be a primary symptom of memory, according to researchers from the Radboud University (Netherlands). Scientists conducted a study that examined the brain activity at 500. It was noted that the current associated with a decrease in forgetfulness of a few millimeters of the hippocampus - an area important for memory, which often suffers from Alzheimer's disease. In addition, neurologists noticed that random memory lapses with the deterioration of the ability to think together. Participants in the study regularly and identifying intellectual abilities. The results of the tests were successful, was not observed, and the loss of neural connections, and there were no signs of dementia. However, the reduction of the hippocampus was continued for a long period. Gradually, this process has a negative effect on memory and mental activity, increasing the likelihood of partial amnesia. In the identification of memory problems, doctors advise to consult a specialist, and to scan the brain to prevent mental disorders.

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