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Alzheimer’s Common in ‘Oldest Old’ Women
December 27, 2011
More than 40 percent of elderly women ages 85 and over had symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other serious problems…
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Walk to Keep the Memory Sharp
December 27, 2011
Many studies suggest that daily activities like walking may help keep the memory sharp. Now a growing number of studies…
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November 4, 2011
Many people take fish oil supplements for heart health, and there is some research to suggest that fish oils may…
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Memory Loss May Not Be Present in Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
November 4, 2011
More than a third of people with early-onset Alzheimer’s, a form of Alzheimer’s that typically occurs before age 60, do…
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Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
November 4, 2011
Want to lower your Alzheimer’s risk? A drink or two a day may help, according to a new report. But…
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Common Sleep Problem Linked to Dementia
November 2, 2011
A common breathing disorder called sleep apnea, in which sleepers stop breathing hundreds of times during the night, has been…
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Small Health Problems Can Add up to Alzheimer’s
November 2, 2011
Arthritic joints, stomach troubles and painful ankles aren’t symptoms traditionally thought of as increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s. But a…
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
November 2, 2011
Many cases of Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be prevented by certain lifestyle measures like quitting smoking and getting more exercise,…
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Diabetes Increases Dementia Risk, But Treatments Are Limited
September 28, 2011
Two new studies highlight the connections between diabetes and dementia. One adds to a growing body of evidence that diabetes,…
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Looking to the Kitchen for an Alzheimer’s Cure
September 28, 2011
Coffee, broccoli and cinnamon are among the common foods that scientists are investigating in search of new treatments for Alzheimer’s…
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Insulin Squirt Helps People With Early Alzheimer’s
September 28, 2011
An intriguing early report found that a squirt of insulin deep into the nose helped ease the symptoms of early…
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Even Moderate Exercise Is Good for the Brain
September 21, 2011
Want to keep the mind and memory humming? A brisk 30-minute daily walk may help to minimize the mental decline…
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PET Scans Help to Identify Alzheimer’s Early
September 21, 2011
Scientists continue to make advances in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, using advanced brain scans and special dyes to detect the…
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Spinal Tap May Help Detect Alzheimer’s Early
September 21, 2011
A protein found in the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord may help detect Alzheimer’s at an early…
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Always smiling as usual
August 26, 2011
Diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 50 Norman thought his world had come to an end.…
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What you Should Know About Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease – New Guidelines
August 24, 2011
Many people worry about getting Alzheimer’s, particularly if a parent or sibling suffers from the disease. But is it a…
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Brain Scans Move Closer to Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Early
August 24, 2011
Two new studies show how scientists are increasingly using brain scans to diagnose Alzheimer’s at an early stage, years before…
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High Doses of Alzheimer’s Drug Should Be Avoided, Advocacy Group Says
August 24, 2011
High doses of the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept should be avoided by some Alzheimer’s patients because of the risk of potentially…
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The Growing Alzheimer’s Family
August 10, 2011
One in eight older Americans, or some 5.4 million people, has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. And nearly…
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Being Good to Your Heart May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
August 10, 2011
Increasingly, doctors recognize that diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – the same factors that put you at risk…
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How Mild Cognitive Impairment Affects Day-to-Day Living
August 10, 2011
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have trouble remembering things like important dates or whether they took their medications, a problem…
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The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s
July 27, 2011
Ask the Experts: Dr. Dede Bonner
Question: My father was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Does he now need to
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Mothers, Fathers and Alzheimer’s Disease
July 5, 2011
Having a parent with Alzheimer’s disease increases your risk of developing the disease yourself. But people whose mothers had Alzheimer’s…
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