Research shows why we forget to take our medicine, and what we can do about it
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 09:56
in Psychology & Sociology
For many people, remembering to take a daily medication can be the difference between life and death. Yet, people forget all the time. Now a landmark study from North Carolina State University has found that changes in daily behavior have a significant effect on whether we remember to take our medication - and that these changes influence older and younger adults differently. That's good news, because it means there's something we can do about it.