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"Reader Question: Does taking ginkgo help prevent memory loss? A new study from the University of Pittsburgh says ginkgo is a &amp;quot;no go&amp;quot; for preventing memory loss. This study was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association and is the largest randomized clinical trial ever to look at this issue. It involved more than 3,000 people and found that ginkgo did not work at preventing or delaying the onset of Alzheimer&amp;#039;s disease. There are, however, some things you can do that may help guard against Alzheimer&amp;#039;s. An earlier study found activities that stimulate the brain, like reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing board games and musical instruments may help ward off the disease. Dancing was also associated with a reduced risk. How do these things work? It seems that brain-stimulating activities increase cognitive reserves in the brain and therefore may slow the progression of Alzheimer&amp;#039;s. Think of it this way: When you do these activities, you&amp;#039;re creating more neurological pathways and connections in your brain, so if one fails, there&amp;#039;s another one available. I want to hear from you, so e-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com.  Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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