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Month: January 2007

Cold Sore Virus Might Play A Role in Alzheimer’s

January 28, 2007

Virus may interact with a gene that raises Alzheimer's risk. People who carry a gene that raises the risk for Alzheimer's disease in old age may also be more prone to infection...

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End-of-Life Caregiving Offers Rewards Despite Demands

January 28, 2007

More than two thirds of caregivers reported personal benefits. Friends and family who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another fatal illness find end-of-life care rewarding...

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Higher Folate Levels May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk

January 28, 2007

A common B vitamin may boost brain health. People who get plenty of folate, a common B vitamin found in foods and dietary supplements, may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease...

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Cognitive Training Boosts Daily Living Skills in Healthy Seniors Older Adults

January 3, 2007

Cognitive training sessions aimed at memory, reasoning, and speed boosted ability to perform day-to-day tasks.

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Experimental Brain Scan Technique Detects Early Alzheimer’s

January 3, 2007

A chemical called FDDNP allows doctors to peer inside the brain.

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Gene May Keep the Mind Sharp into Old Age

January 3, 2007

Men and women who inherit a certain gene lived to a ripe old age with memory intact.