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Reviewed by William J. Netzer, Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at The Rockefeller University
Infections May Hasten Decline of Alzheimer’s
Mon, November 16 2009 11:47:00 AM EST
Colds and other infections may hasten the decline in memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report...
Read More | High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife
Mon, November 16 200911:53:00 AM EST
High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia later in life...
Read More | Moderate Drinking May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
Mon, November 16 2009 12:00:00 PM EST
Men and women who drink moderately may have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia than those who abstain from alcohol altogether...
Read More | Marriage May Be Good for the Brain
Thu, September 10 2009 12:09:00 PM EST
Living with a partner at midlife may lower the risk for Alzheimer’s disease later in life, a new study shows. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that staying socially connected is vital for a healthy and intact brain late in life.
Read More | Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Alzheimer's
Tue, July 07 2009 01:45:00 PM EST
Men and women with a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...
Read More | Eye Disease of Aging Linked to Declining Memory
Tue, July 07 2009 02:00:00 PM EST
Eye health may be related to brain health, a new study reports. Seniors who scored low on tests of thinking and memory appeared to be more likely to have the early stages of macular degeneration, an eye disease related to aging.
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