Ginkgo biloba or ginseng? What is better of use for memory enhancement and as an energy source? With less side effects .
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Ginkgo biloba. However newer studies are showing that probably both are not very effective. The best would be to exercise regularly, 4-5 times per week. Good luck!
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I cannot focus nor remember anything that I studied from the day before. I forget my childhood & sometimes my name. What's the problem and what to do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This sounds serious, thus you need to be evaluated thoroughly and in details by a physician, because impairment in memory function is a complex phenomenon that can result from one or more factors, inc... Read More
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I'm forgetting a lot lately! I forget little and major details, and i find it hard to focus. What could be the problem?How can I treat it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The possible causes for poor memory and inability to concentrate are wide and many, and at times, it simply means that you are overwhelmed with too many tasks to achieve simultaneously.As such you nee... Read More
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I would like to know which foods can improve my brain, my memory and my heart and blood circulation
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Here are the basics, and there is no magic formula:Leading a healthy lifestyle, including an active non-sedentary lifestyle whereby you exercise regularly for at least 30 continuous minutes per day, i... Read More
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It s true that when a person dies, they have 7 minutes of brain activity? It’s the mind playing back the person's memories in a dream sequence.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is indeed a very interesting and perplexing topic that has kept and still is keeping scientists and neurologists dazed. Here's a nice read that discusses possible scientific yet inconclusive expl... Read More
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I'm unable to concentrate, I'm not getting distracted but I feel something is blocking my brain. I also have a bad memory.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The possible causes for poor memory and inability to concentrate are wide and many. As such you need to be directly evaluated by a physician who should obtain extensive history (in an attempt to ident... Read More
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I'm very forgetful, sometimes I forget what I did yesterday or the same day and when I try to remember it's like I'm doing a big effort and I feel my head is empty. Is this normal?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Most of the time, this is not associated with any abnormalities on tests or imaging. Having to deal with a lot of "stress" can cause this sometimes. Nevertheless, I think you should be check... Read More
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How can I memorize faster for exams ?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- The basis for a good memory is a healthy mind and body. You can't expect your brain to function at its best if you don't take care of the body that feeds it. Here are some key issues that yo... Read More
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Symptoms: hear loss (high frequency),very bad short and long term memory,constant headaches, fatigue & muscle pain. -Is there a chance that this might be a neurological issue and what might it be?
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- There is a good chance it's a neurological issue. In order to determine what it might be, an MRI is necessary.
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