Q: I’m 38, a wife and a working mom with three kids. My days are jammed. I’m worried about taxes; my boss wants me to take on more responsibility at work; the cellphone is always ringing. Sometimes I can’t remember what I am supposed to be doing! It’s scary to think I might have Alzheimer’s disease already! – Glenda H., Tallahassee, Fla.

A: Breathe — deep and slow. Exhale. Now, let’s talk. Forgetfulness is a predictable result of a frantic daily schedule and a lack of downtime.