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If you have noticed a bit of forgetfulness lately in yourself or a loved one, chances are you find those changes worrisome. Is it just the mild forgetfulness that comes with aging, or could it be something more serious, such as the beginning of Alzheimer's?

As we reach midlife, most of us begin to have a little trouble remembering things. Generally it is the little things that get us, like names, where we've set down the car keys, or what that third item was on the list we had in our heads on the way to the store. It is called age-related memory loss, and everyone will see its effects to some degree. However, we can, to some extent, lessen it with some rather simple lifestyle changes. Here are some tips on how to improve memory that can help you keep age-related memory loss at bay.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is loss of intellectual abilities severe enough to impact daily life, affecting more than 5 million people in 2014, according to the Alzheimer's Association. 

Memory loss is a problem that many people face as they reach middle age and beyond. For most, it is a fairly minor –  but very annoying – problem, with small instances of forgetfulness, such as misplacing the car keys, forgetting appointments or having difficulty recalling names. If you've spent entirely too much time lately being annoyed or embarrassed by small memory lapses, you should know that there are things you can do to improve your memory, including increasing brain-healthy foods in your diet.

Alzheimer's is a progressively degenerative disease that affects the brain, gradually impairing brain function. It is the most common cause of dementia --  impairment of cognitive skills -- among older people, affecting an estimated 5.1 million Americans. Memory loss is one of its most prominent effects, often the first noticeable symptom of the disease. Here, we'll explore Alzheimer's impact on memory, and how those changes affect the daily lives of Alzheimer's sufferers.