Early memory lapses could indicate a cause for concern

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October 1, 2014
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Early memory lapses could indicate a cause for concern
New research suggests that people who believe they’re becoming more forgetful may have reason to be concerned, even if larger memory issues aren’t showing up on cognitive tests. Study participants who reported memory problems at the beginning of the research were more likely to develop dementia later than those who did not. However, it’s important to understand that forgetfulness as a person ages can be perfectly normal and doesn’t necessarily indicate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

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