Happy Sunday, Health fam! Today is Fred Rogers' birthday, so we kick off with a quote from our favorite iconic neighbor: "It's not so much what we have in this life that matters. It's what we do with what we have." This week, we look at memory loss that is more than just about getting older. Plus, most of America needs a good night's rest.
Memory loss that's beyond normal aging
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There's a brain condition that occupies a gray zone between normal aging of the brain and dementia. And most people know almost nothing about it. The condition, called mild cognitive impairment, is defined as changes in memory and thinking that are noticeable to the affected person and those around them, but not serious enough to interfere with the individual's everyday activities. Here's how doctors diagnose it.
Only one-third of Americans are getting high-quality sleep, according to a recent survey. Pausing here to let that number sink in — yes, wow and yikes. That means a whole lot of us are basically walking zombies. Why aren't we getting our zzz's? Not surprisingly, with what's been going on in the world, stress. Here's more on the survey and what you can do to get some quality rest.
Struggling with 'medium COVID'
Hazel Lezah
Waves of fatigue. The inability to smell. A racing heartbeat. These are just a few of the symptoms that can linger after an initial coronavirus infection. Though the severity of the symptoms may not always amount to a debilitating case of long COVID-19, they can still interfere with a person's day-to-day routine. It's what reporter Nina Feldman calls "medium COVID."
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