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How Crossword Puzzles May Keep Alzheimer’s Away

June 10, 2012

Reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles and solving challenging puzzles may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now…

Nicotine Patch Sharpens Memory in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment

June 10, 2012

Many people use a nicotine patch to help kick the smoking habit. But wearing a nicotine patch may also help…

Hospital Stays Are Common for Dementia Sufferers

June 10, 2012

People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are much more likely to be hospitalized for a range of illnesses…

Eating Fish Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s

June 4, 2012

Eating fish has long been linked with heart health. Now new research adds to growing evidence that fish is good…

Depression Heightens Dementia Risk in People With Diabetes

June 4, 2012

Depression is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Diabetes, too, has been linked to…

Silent Strokes Linked to Memory Loss

June 4, 2012

About a quarter of older adults may suffer from so-called silent strokes, small areas of damaged brain cells that may…