#1016: Show- How Adults Can Improve Their Memory in a Chaotic World

Show Topic: “How Adults Can Improve their Memory in a Chaotic World”

Co-Hosts:  Judy Gaman and Dr. Mark Anderson

Guest: Dr. Ken Kern

Segment 1:

Today we are talking about ways to improve your memory in a chaotic world!

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Coming up, we will be talking memory techniques with Dr. Ken Kern, author of the book CRACKING THE STUDY CODE: 101 Tips And Techniques To Raise Your Grades And Test Scores.

Segment 2:

Immortal Minute

Our guest is a highly-regarded educator, speaker, author and Doctor with his MD from Harvard Medical School, a Masters Public Health (University of Connecticut), a Masters Science, Regulatory Science (San Diego State University), and General Surgery (John Hopkins University) and a former Cancer Surgeon (National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health).  He considers himself a lifelong student who has mastered the science of

learning.  He is committed to teaching students and adults how to improve their study habits, grades and learning abilities with his specialized techniques based on his scientific basis for improved learning.  As a student speaker, presenter and educator he has presented his program and workshops at schools of all levels from elementary through college, as well as for corporate audiences nationwide. He is the author of CRACKING THE STUDY CODE: 101 Tips And Techniques To Raise Your Grades And Test Scores.

 

• Is it true that we don't really teach "memory" in U.S. schools?
• We all forget names or forget where we put or keys, is this the same as memory loss?
• Do you think there is a concern with today's younger generation with regard to memory due to all of the aids and electronics available to them?
• What do you mean my memory techniques and systems?

Coming up –we will be talking about memory techniques and systems.

Segment 3:

We are talking memory and memory techniques with Dr. Ken Kern, author of the book CRACKING THE STUDY CODE: 101 Tips And Techniques To Raise Your Grades And Test Scores.

• What do you mean my memory techniques and systems?
• How does today's busy and hectic lifestyle play into our memory?
• I know many get concerned with memory as we become seniors with concerns of Alzheimer's Disease and memory loss. Are there preventative things we can do?

Segment 4:

Medical Mania Trivia

1. What is removed during a cholecystectomy? A. Colon B. The Gallbladder C. The Pancreas D. The Appendix (B. The Gallbladder)
2. What is a pulmonary embolism? A. A blocked artery in the lung B. A blocked brain vessel C. A blockage in the colon D. A ruptured valve in the heart (A. A blocked artery in the lung)
3. True or False. People with diabetes are unable to produce or use glucose properly. (False. Insulin, not glucose)
4. _________ is a rare disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. A. Pneumonia B. Sickle Cell Anemia C. Cystic Fibrosis D. Hemophilia (D. Hemophilia)
5. True or Fals. Encephalitis is another name for inflammation of the brain. (True)

Open discussion

DEMENTIA DEFENDER

This week:

What is harder to catch the faster you run?

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