Common Factors that Lead to Memory Loss

Post date: Aug 31, 2017 2:13:02 PM

Starting to forget things does not always mean the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Memory loss can occur even at an early age, and due to various causes. Below are some of the more common reasons that could lead to forgetfulness.

Polypharmacy

In layman’s terms, this means taking a variety of medications. Different types of drugs can affect memory, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Among those on the list are sleeping pills, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, antihistamines, and diabetes medicine.

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Sleep apnea

This is a sleep disorder in which a person briefly and regularly stops breathing during the night. Modern medical studies directly connect the disorder with memory loss and dementia. If you snore loudly while sleeping, experience daytime fatigue, or wake up with a headache, consult a doctor as this might mean you are suffering from sleep apnea.

Stress and depression

Persistent anxiety and panic attacks, coupled with stress, may lead to poor attention span and memory loss. People who are stressed and anxious are often sleep-deprived or have a high workload and responsibilities. Furthermore, chronic stress will result in depression. Finding ways to lower stress will improve one’s memory.

Silent or mild stroke

The inability to think normally and move the body may be a result of a silent or mild stroke, which blocks blood circulation in the brain and lead to memory loss. Conversely, people who have issues with remembering are more at risk of having a stroke. Forgetfulness may even be a warning sign of an impending stroke.

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Dr. Curtis Cripe heads research and development at the NTL Group, which uses neuroengineering technology that repairs brain dysfunction to treat addiction, head injury (TBI), depression, anxiety, memory disorders, and neurodevelopmental delays in children with learning disorders. For more on NTL Group’s work and innovations, visit the company’s official website.