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Study of US Veterans Points to a
Connection Between Late-Onset Seizures and
Dementia
May 7, 2020
An analysis of data from the US Veterans Health Administration National Patient Care Database suggests that late-onset seizures of unknown etiology are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older veterans.
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Medical news: Act now, or hold back?
May 2020
Asking some simple questions can help you determine what medical research to pay attention to and when to wait for more information.
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How much water should you be drinking each day?
April 2020
Getting the right amount of water is really about just listening to your body. One recent study suggested that not drinking enough water could also affect cognition and scored lower on cognitive tests.
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Medication fog can mimic or worsen dementia in the elderly
March 3rd, 2020
Dr. Budson discusses the effects that medications can have on the elderly, and how a certain medicine may be fine for younger people, but are very hard for people with memory issues.
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How to improve your episodic memory
January 2020
Does this sound familiar? You can't recall the name of someone you met before. Or you forget the time-saving shortcut from a previous car trip. Or you repeatedly make the same silly mistake doing a once-familiar task. These tips can help you recall the details from past events and learn from them.
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Outrunning the risk of dementia
December 2019
Even if dementia runs in your family, smart lifestyle changes can help you improve your chances of staying ahead of it.
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Alzheimer’s Experts Express Cautious Optimism About New Drug
December 19th, 2019
Do people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families dare hope that a drug that delays the start of the disease or slows its progression will actually be available soon? Dr. Budson talks about the cost and caution of the new experimental drug.
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US experts cautious about China's new seaweed-based Alzheimer's drug
November 5th, 2019
"Although exciting to hear about a possible new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, I have a lot of questions about the mechanism," said Dr. Andrew Budson, a neurology professor at Boston University School of Medicine.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Webinar: A Guide to Coping, Treatment and Caregiving
November 5th, 2019
Hear Dr. Budson go through a 1-hour slide deck on understanding normal versus abnormal aging, followed by how caregivers can best help their loved ones with dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Experts Express Cautious Optimism About New Drug
November 27th, 2019
Do people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families dare hope that a drug that delays the start of the disease or slows its progression will actually be available soon? Dr. Budson talks about the cost and caution of the new experimental drug.
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In dramatic turn, Biogen seeks FDA approval for experimental Alzheimer's drug
October 23rd, 2019
Dr. Budson comments in abc article announcing a new drug developed by Biogen to slow decline associated with the condition among those who have early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
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The Impact of Music in Dementia
September 2nd, 2019
Sometimes in life, we hear a song from high school but can't remember what we ate the previous night. Dr. Budson talks about how music might help people who have Alzheimer's and dementia enjoy music, and how it can evoke emotions.
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Dementia, Emotional Contagion,
and the "Caregiver's Mask"
August 13th, 2019
Dr. Budson talks to Role Reversals and gives tips to help caregivers to communicate with people living with dementia.
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What's bad for the heart is also bad for the brain
March 29th, 2019
Check out what Dr. Budson has to say about what a person can do to promote brain health.
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Science of learning possible marker found to predict long term learning
April 20th, 2019
Dr. Budson talks to Harvard Medical School and describes his approach to studying and understanding how information is learned retained by Medical Students.
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Episode 69 | Dr. Andrew Budson | Your Memory…What’s Normal and What’s Not
March 27th, 2019
Dr. Andrew Budson joins Kathy Smith on her podcast.
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Biogen halts late-stage trials on Alzheimer’s drug
March 22nd, 2019
Dr. Andrew Budson comments on the failure of Alzheimer's Drug and gives hope to the future of the fight against Alzheimer's.
Dr. Andrew E. Budson, chief of cognitive and behavioral neurology at the Boston VA Health Care System, said he wasn’t surprised that the drug didn’t work. Close to a dozen drugs targeting amyloids have failed, said Budson, whose practice participated in the clinical trial of aducanumab.
“If you put it in that context, the remarkable thing would be that it actually worked,” he said.
In a sense, Budson said, the drug’s failure has a bright side, because it will push drug makers to focus on other potential targets, such as the tangled proteins known as tau. Several drugs taking that approach are under study, he said. “I am very, very hopeful . . . that we will end up with a good drug that could actually work,” Budson said.
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Play games for better health, experts say
March 15th, 2019
Check out what Dr. Budson has to say about the benefits of playing games!
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Seven Steps to managing your memory has become a National institute of health resources
March 7th, 2019
NIH has created a wide range of resources for families and professionals. The book, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, as officially become a resource!
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My mother doesn’t have many memories left, and most of them are wrong. What’s going on?
March 5th, 2019
Dr. Budson comments on why people with dementia are often said to forget recent events but remember the past.
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Your Neighborhood Bartender’s Body Is Broken and Their Brain Is Fried
February 23rd, 2019
Dr. Budson comments on bartending — the manual muscle memory, the multitasking, even the social aspects of the job — can help build up cognitive reserve, a type of surplus brain power, which can greatly diminish the effects of microstrokes and degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Supplements make false claims to prey on people with Alzheimer’s—but the FDA is cracking down
February 13th, 2019
Dr. Budson comments on supplements that are said to help people with Alzheimer's.
The FDA letters, Budson says, are a step in the right direction. “It helps me, and it will also help other practitioners telling families look, these things do not work, please save your money,” he says. “For primary care doctors or community practitioners who don’t specialize, this might help them back up what they’re saying—it says you know, not only do I not think this is beneficial, the FDA has issued warning letters saying that.”
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Diabetes does not appear to affect children's test scores
February 7th, 2019
Dr. Budson comments on high blood sugar and memory problems.
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Seven steps to managing your memory listed in the top books to grow your finacial literacy and wealth
January 9th, 2019
Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It, was listed under one of the best books for Aging Parents in Washingtons Top News.
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Dr. Andrew Budson presented at the Wellesley Rotary Club
December 4th, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson, presented at the Wellesley Rotary Club, which was open to the public.
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Play Games for Better Health
How this pastime can offer physical, social and emotional benefits
November 12th, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson, comments on how playing games can be beneficial to your health as you age.
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How Beethoven Talks to My Wife, Carol
One of the things people with Alzheimer's disease understand is music.
November 2nd, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson, comments on effects of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Silver Linings: A healthy lifestyle will help ward off cognitive decline
November 1st, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson and Dr. Maureen O'Connor, talk about research cited in “Seven Steps to Managing your Memory”, one-third of seniors older than 75 get no exercise and less than 15 percent follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that call for cardiovascular exercise five times a week, 30-minutes a day, plus two days of strength training.
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Best of the month audio book
August 6th, 2018
Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About it was voted, Best Audio, by Rakuten Kobo.
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Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke
August 31st, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson, comments in Reuters Article on the connection between stroke and dementia.
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Dr. Andrew Budson spoke at the Grand Opening of the Center for Cognitive Health at the Hospital for Special Care.
October 30th, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson, spoke at the grand opening of the Center for Cognitive Health at the hospital for special care. Dr. Budson, met a number of professionals, including Georgian Lussier, MS. Georgian, manages a caregiving website and a community TV show for women, MidLIFE Matters. Check out her website to learn more!
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When dementia is the real reason
behind a couple's issues
August 1st, 2018
Dr. Budson, interviews with the Chicago Tribune and talks about behaviors and relationships.
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New Alzheimer’s Drug Has MED Prof Cautiously Optimistic
July, 30th, 2018
Dr. Budson does an interview for BU Today. "In addition to its potential importance to help patients, it also means that this research approach works. Once you have one drug working, similar medications—which may work even better—can be developed." - Dr. Andrew E. Budson
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Milton Access Television
July, 26th, 2018
Dr. Budson spoke on July 26th at Fuller Village in Milton.
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BU Today
July, 17th, 2018
Dr. Budson and Collegues Find a Potential Biomarker for Long-lasting Learning
Brain wave testing could determine effective teaching methods.
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HEALTH MEDIA NOW-DR. ANDREW BUDSON-7 STEPS TO MANAGING YOUR MEMORY
July 11, 2018
Dr. Budson is interviewed on Blog Talk Radio.
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Dr. Budson, answers questions about memory lapses and memory management. He also discusses what he sees in the future for Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention. And, Dr. Budson graciously offered to give away a signed copy of his book for Brain Health Kitchen readers as part of our Brain Health Kitchen Book Club.
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Dr. Budson, comments on smoking, diabetes and other risk factors associated with memory loss.
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Dr. Budson, comments on how daily exercise and stimulation is ideal for keeping the mind sharp, but new medicines are also showing positive signs.
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We're excited to announce that the book, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About it recived the 2017 Nautilus Sliver Award, withing the category, Aging Consciously.
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Dr. Budson stopped by the office of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement! Listen in as he talks about the most common question he is asked: what's the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
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April 18th, 2018
The Branches, a senior living facility in North Attleboro, recently held their first Community Resource Day and Health Fair for Seniors. The event provided seniors with a wide variety of information, including how to how to manage aging memory, and Dr. Andrew Budson gave a talk on the subject
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April 12th, 2018
Dr. Budson spoke at Branches Senior Living Residence last week and his exciting presentation was highlighted in the The Sun Chronicle.
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April 11th, 2018
Dr. Budson spoke at at the Plantation Palms Golf Club in Land O’ Lakes, FL last week and attendees of the event had two key takeaways.
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April 4th, 2018
Dr. Budson spoke at the 2018 Alzheimer's Association Spring Research Forum. During the event Dr. Budson highlighted strategies for maintaining memory and thinking.
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March 29th, 2018
Dr. Budson presented at the Canton Council on Aging and it was recorded by the Local TV Channel and will be aired for anyone interested in learning about, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory.
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March 25th, 2018
Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory is featured in the Spanich BBC.
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Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology Book Review
March 20th, 2018
Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory recieves a great review!
"The book presents an idealized academic memory clinic experience that presents as well-integrated (and well-funded) in all of its activities and endeavors."
March 12th, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson shares tips on how to use mindfulness, imagery, and other strategies to improve your memory in the Medium
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March 3rd, 2018
Dr. Andrew Budson is highlighted in BU Today for his work in the community, spreading the word about memory.
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February 7th, 2018
Read why Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory should be the next book you should read!
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January 30th, 2018
Dr. Budson is featured on Nightside with Dan Rea on IHeart Radio.
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December 29th, 2017,
Dr. Budson is featured on the Podcast, Brain Candy! Check out what he has to say!
Dr. Budson is featured on the podcast, Brain Candy
January 7th, 2017,
Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory was mentioned in the New York Times.
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December 15th, 2017
The authors of Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory reveal the times when it may be more than just forgetfulness on Ophrah.com
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December 4th, 2017
Dr. Budson talks with Ethan Bearman on KGO 810 about, why you must ignore your "Lizard Brain."
November 29th, 2017
Episode Description
Kathryn interviews Andrew E. Budson MD, author of “Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It”. How can we differentiate between normal and abnormal memory changes, in loved ones and ourselves? From misplacing our keys to recalling a new acquaintance’s name, memory dominates everyday life. Dr. Budson is a lecturer in neurology at Harvard Medical School, professor at Boston University School of Medicine. Kathryn also interviews lawyer, doctor, and former congressional candidate Marilyn Singleton MD, JD. Dr. Singleton combines her experience as a board-certified anesthesiologist with her education in constitutional and administrative law to analyze the current heath care environment, exposing the lobbyist interests of pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers. She graduated from Stanford U and UCSF Med School completing her anesthesia residency at Harvard’s Beth Israel Hospital.
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November 10th, 2017
Review of, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, by someone who is dealing with Alzheimer's.
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November 12th, 2017
The 2017 American Book Fest awards have been announced! Click here to check out all the winners including, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory!
Culture & Criticism From the Far Distant Realms
The Inside Story On Managing Your Memory
October 31st, 2017
This entry was posted on October 31, 2017 by Jacob Aiello
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October 28th, 2017
Two guests on this episode will help us love more and remember more. Love and memory.
Scott Stabile is the author of Big Love: The Power of Living with A Wide Open Heart." His inspirational posts and videos have attracted a huge and devoted social media following, including over 350K Facebook fans and counting. A regular contributor to the Huffington Post, he lives in Michigan and conducts personal empowerment workshops around the world.
In the second half of the show I will speak with Dr. Andrew Budson. He along with Maureen OConnor have co-written Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: Whats Normal, Whats Not and What to Do About It?
Dr. Budson is Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine. His special interests are Memory, Alzheimers disease, and Dementia.
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October 27th, 2017
From Human Resources Report™ and written by Genevieve Douglas, Dr. Andrew Budson, comments on how employees’ cognitive health will increasingly need support in the workplace as the working population ages.
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October 26th, 2017
Dr. Andrew Budson, comments on the topic, Can Biomarker Data Predict Individual Risk for Alzheimer's, on the AlzForum and his comment was featured in the article. Dr. Budson said that currently, he can only tell patients with accelerated brain atrophy that such shrinkage is more common in Alzheimer’s patients than normal agers. “Now, I may be able to give patients and families a different answer,”
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October 12th, 2017
Listen to Dr. Andrew Budson's interview discussing, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory on Intelligent Medicine with Joan Hamburg.
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Intelligent Medicine Podcast
October 10th, 2017
Listen to Dr. Andrew Budson's interview discussing, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory on Intelligent Medicine with Dr. Ronald Hoffman.
Part 1
Part 2
book Review
October 8th, 2017
Budson and O’Connor, a neurologist and neuropsychologist, respectively, present an informative and accessible discussion of memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other mental-health concerns.
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book Review
October 6th, 2017
“Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory” addresses one of the most feared aspects of aging with solid scientific information and real-world advice. Drs. Andrew Budson and Maureen O’Connor are both professors of neurology and they deliver the newest information on Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders but they begin with “What is memory?”
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October 5th, 2017
Spirituality & Practice reviewed Dr. Andrew Budson's book, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It.
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September 29th, 2017
Dr. Andrew Budson and his book, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, is highlighted in Seniors Bluebook.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Center Wins
$5.4 million NIH Grant
Money will fund research into interventions, early diagnostics, genetic risk factors—and education
September 21st, 2017
Andrew Budson directs the Alzheimer’s Research Center’s National Institutes of Health–funded efforts to educate clinicians and the public in better understanding the disease and related disorders as well as to encourage people to participate in research. Photo by Cydney Scott
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XRAY In The Morning
Portland, United States
September 18th, 2017
Listen to Dr. Andrew Budson's interview discussing, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory on XRAY in the Morning with Jefferson Smith.
wharton knowledge podcast
Listen to Dr. Andrew Budson's interview discussing, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory on Wharton Knowledge Podcast
September 13, 2017
Dr. Andrew Budson is quoted in a Rueters Health Article!
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