Ask The Expert - Florida Neuroscience Center Blog

By Dr. Locatelli

Misplaced keys.  A forgotten name.  A lost thought.  As we age, these issues create a familiar and worrisome question:  am I losing my memory?

Fortunately, we now know that there are therapies and exercises that you can do to preserve and even improve your memory. 

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By Dr. Eduardo Locatelli

A seizure or an infection might cause trauma to a portion of the brain.  Fortunately, there are rehabilitative therapies available to help retrain the affected area of the brain that was injured or shut down.

Many scientists once believed the brain became “hard-wired” during childhood and that little could be done to improve its function once you entered adulthood.  Not anymore.

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By Dr. Eduardo Locatelli

In  early August, Dr. Cora recommended several easy-to-implement strategies for managing stress.  We all respond to stressful situations differently, but what we do know is that stress is an unhealthy response to life’s pressures and challenges.  Your body’s response to stress, if constantly activated, may make you more vulnerable to life-threatening health situations.

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Vitamins E and B complex can help improve memory in people who experience seizures

By Dr. Eduardo Locatelli

It is not unusual for people who have epilepsy to have some difficulties with their memory. Vitamin E, an antioxidant, has been reported to slow dementia and improve scores of depression and cognitive function in some patients.  Antioxidants, which can protect brain cells, act as buffers against possible damage caused by free radical molecules, thereby keeping brain cells healthy and working better. 

Good sources of Vitamin E are popular foods such as grains, nuts, liver, peanut butter, wheat germ, vegetable oil and avocado.

Please consult with your physician before starting to take any new medication, vitamins, or supplements.  Discuss the proper dosage and possible interactions with your prescription medications.

Have you seen improvement in your memory after taking vitamin E or B complex?  Let us know by posting a comment!

By Dr. Eduardo Locatelli

Not long ago, most scientists believed the brain became “hard-wired” during childhood, and that there was little you could do to improve its function once you entered adulthood. Not anymore. The scientific community now accepts that the brain retains its plasticity, the ability to rewire itself for better function throughout life

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By now many of you are probably asking what is all the hype about brain fitness? Well, as we have come to learn and understand the benefits of physical exercise to keep our bones strong and our hearts healthy, we are also learning about the benefits of implementing a mental exercise plan to keep our memory sharp and stimulated.

Studies have shown that those people who exercise their brain regularly will enhance problem-solving abilities, have the ability to think faster, and improve their reasoning and logical skills.

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