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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time
December 4, 2012
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time
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In Search of a Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s
November 19, 2012
Is there a medication to prevent Alzheimer’s? Not yet, but scientists will soon begin testing to determine whether a drug…
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Delirium Increases Risks in Alzheimer’s Patients
November 13, 2012
A study of people with Alzheimer’s disease found that a hospital stay greatly increased the risk of further decline, including…
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How the APOE-E4 Gene May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
November 13, 2012
People who carry the APOE-E4 gene, the most common known genetic contributor to Alzheimer’s, are at increased risk of developing…
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How a Sense of Purpose in Life May Help Slow Alzheimer’s
November 13, 2012
Having a firm purpose in life may help to dampen the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. A…
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Dr. Victor Bustos
October 18, 2012
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Dr. Jean-Pierre Roussarie
October 18, 2012
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Dr. Karima Bettayeb
October 18, 2012
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Dr. Marc Flajolet
October 18, 2012
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Dr. Paul Greengard – Annual Progress Report
October 18, 2012
“All attempts to develop a drug that stems the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or reverses its devastating mental decline have…
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Combined Federal Campaign
September 20, 2012
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Alzheimer’s Tied to Insulin Problems in the Brain
September 19, 2012
People with diabetes lack the ability to make or use insulin, a hormone that helps the body to maintain healthy…
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Staying Active in Old Age is Associated with Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
September 10, 2012
Seniors who get exercise every day may reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. And it wasn’t…
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New Imaging Agents Lead to Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
September 10, 2012
An imaging agent called florbetaben, the latest in a series of new dyes for detecting Alzheimer’s at an earlier stage,…
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Low Levels of Omega-3s Linked to Memory Problems
September 10, 2012
People who have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats found in fish, may have thinking and memory…
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Mental Stimulation Slows Alzheimer’s Progression
August 21, 2012
Can doing crossword puzzles or discussing current events help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A new review of the…
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Antioxidant Pills Ineffective in Alzheimer’s Study
August 21, 2012
Many people take antioxidant supplements like vitamins C and E in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Aricept Helps People With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s
August 21, 2012
Millions of people with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease take drugs like Aricept (generic name donepezil), which are approved to…
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Smoking Linked to Memory Loss in Men
July 4, 2012
Men who smoke are more likely to have faster declines in memory as they age than their nonsmoking peers, a…
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Air Pollution May Raise Dementia Risk
July 4, 2012
Can dirty air be bad for the brain? A new study suggests that smog and other air pollutants may contribute…
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What the Health Care Ruling Means for Seniors
July 4, 2012
News that the Supreme Court left standing the major provisions of the health care overhaul means that many of the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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