Memory tricks help with early Alzheimer's
By Amanda Chan
updated 3/28/2011 1:36:24 PM ET
Using memory techniques can help the brain develop new pathways for learning and improve memory, even for people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) improved their scores on a memory assessment by 33 percent after learning how to properly use memory devices like mnemonics and word lists, the study said.
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