The Impact of Lifestyle and Stress on Memory and Cognition

In the first episode of this two-part series, Elizabeth Kensinger, PhD and Andrew Budson, MD explore the science of memory, aging, and dementia. They discuss how memory encompasses a wide range of abilities and is influenced by factors like stress, lifestyle, and neurological health, highlighting differences in memory issues between younger adults, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. The conversation also touches on practical and clinical insights, such as storytelling's reliance on semantic memory and how memory impairments can affect daily activities like cooking and driving, particularly in individuals with Alzheimer’s.