Alzheimer's Disease News
Reviewed by William J. Netzer, Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at The Rockefeller University
Exercise May Benefit the Brain in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
People with mild Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from regular physical activity...
Read More | New Memory Test Cutoff May Detect College-Educated Adults With Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Providing a different cutoff point on the Mini-Mental State Exam, or MMSE, a 30-question questionnaire commonly used to suggest a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, may identify more college-educated adults with early disease, a new study suggest.
Read More | Scientists Identify New Alzheimer's Gene
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Researchers have identified a gene that may raise the risk of getting late-onset Alzheimer’s...
Read More | Good Cholesterol Linked to Better Memory
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
People have long been advised to keep their cholesterol under control to limit their risk of heart disease...
Read More | Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Advances to Late-Stage Trials
Monday, July 14, 2008
Bapineuzumab, an experimental Alzheimer’s drug now undergoing testing, showed promise in mid-stage trials in people with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Read More | New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
Monday, July 14, 2008
Drugs now being tested may offer a new line of attack to preserve the brain and memory in people with dementia.
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 Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving
Tips and strategies on caring for a loved one with dementia: Seek help
and support at home and away, and minimize the stress of Alzheimer's care.
Alzheimer's Disease Drugs and Treatments
What works, and what doesn't, in the battle against Alzheimer's: A look at
new medications and novel therapies undergoing testing and development.
Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Wellness
What science reveals about keeping the mind sharp and the memory intact
into old age: Helpful hints and advice on staying alert and healthy.
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What the latest research shows about the causes and detection of dementia:
Testing for memory loss, contributing factors, and the growing burden of Alzheimer's disease. |
