INTRODUCTION........................................... 3

Causes of Memory Decline................. 5

Normal Aging Versus Alzheimer’s Disease....... 5

Neuropsychological Evaluation........................... 6

The Brain During Normal Aging.......................... 8

The Brain in Early Alzheimer’s Disease............. 9

The Cognitive Effects of Depression............... 11

Effects of Noisy Urban Environment................ 14

Improving Your Memory..................... 16

Training............................................................... 16

Estrogen Therapy.............................................. 20

Gene Breakthrough........................................... 22

Energy Consumption......................................... 24

Vitamins.............................................................. 26

Plasma HDL....................................................... 28

Improving Mood and Memory........................... 29

Techniques........................................................ 33

CONCLUSION............................................ 34