DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few ...

Some patches contain pure nicotine, making them much better than cigarettes or vaping. I believe most of the patches contain nicotine from plants. A. Nicotine boosts the cholinergic activity of the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few ...

I wrote a column on dementia recently and received a huge response. Many of the emails asked about brain supplements, the ones you see advertised on TV. Are brain supplements effective in preventing ...

Have you ever wondered what causes forgetfulness and how to avoid it? Forgetfulness can have various causes, including stress, fatigue and more serious factors. During stressful periods, the brain ...

Q: I’m a physician and have long seen studies on using the nicotine patch for multiple disorders, including memory. Since it is a naturally occurring substance, I decided to give it a try. I started ...