Healthy Habits & The Nervous System
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- Q How can I use sticky notes to help me remember things?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyHere are some tips on how to use sticky notes to help you remember things: When you're working on a task and think of something unrelated, write down the thought on a sticky note and put it on your desk, door or mirror. When you're finished with... Full Answer
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- Q How can I keep track of my doctors and medications?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyKeep important medical and contact information on an index card. During medical emergencies it can be difficult to remember your name, not to mention your medications, doctors and emergency contact information. A simple way to keep important... Full Answer
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- Q How can I keep track of important medical information?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyCreate a personal health history. Remember important medical information by creating a binder where you keep a record of medical problems, medications, immunizations, allergies, dates of past hospitalizations and procedures, family medical... Full Answer
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- Q How can I use home appliances safely if I have memory problems?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyHere are some suggestions on improving your ability to use home appliances safely if you have memory problems: Purchase products with an automatic shutoff feature. Many of the newer coffeemakers, irons, clock radios, copiers, printers, curling... Full Answer
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- Q How can I remember to change smoke alarm and radon detector batteries?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyChange alarm batteries once a year. A smoke alarm, radon detector or other battery-powered device is only as reliable as the batteries that operate it. To keep your family safe, be sure to change the batteries once a year. A good way to remember... Full Answer
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- Q How does a busy schedule contribute to memory problems?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyOverextending yourself, whether at work or play, can have detrimental effects on your body. Increased stress from too much to do and aches and pains from overdoing make it harder to concentrate and remember. If you find yourself forgetting... Full Answer
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- Q How can I get organized so that I remember things better?
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Shelley Peterman Schwarz, NeurologyThe following are suggestions to help you get organized and remember things better: Have a specific place for everything Have duplicate items for different rooms Gather things together in containers Store tools on a pegboard Create a photo... Full Answer
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- Q Why should I limit my time on the cell phone?
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Dr. Dawn Marcus, NeurologyKeeping in our theme of “are you kidding me?” medical research studies, the International Journal of Epidemiology published a study looking at the risk of developing brain cancer with cell phone use. Frankly, in most developed... Full Answer
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