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Healthier Heart, Healthier Brain
September 25, 2018
Older men and women who had the highest levels of cardiovascular health were at less risk of developing dementia than…
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The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Now What?
March 13, 2013
Learning of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a profound event in the lives of a person and the family. Where do…
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Hitting the Target
March 11, 2013
Hitting the Target: Researchers Take Aim to Find a Drug Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease. The latest clinical studies investigate different…
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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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Early memory problems may indicate Alzheimer’s
July 28, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org In the January 11, 2010 issue of the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Dr. Barry Reisberg and his…
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Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi
July 28, 2011
By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory…
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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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A Heart-Healthy Diet That’s Good for the Brain
May 24, 2011
Nutrition scientists continue to extol the virtues of a Mediterranean diet, the traditional diet from Italy, Greece and other countries…
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People With Alzheimer’s Can’t Clear Plaque
May 3, 2011
Scientists have long been studying beta-amyloid, the sticky protein that builds up in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease.…
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‘Good’ Cholesterol May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
May 3, 2011
High levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the so-called “good” cholesterol, appear to protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
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Brain Changes May Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s
April 21, 2011
Researchers are discovering subtle changes in different areas of the brain that may be early clues to the onset of…
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Speaking Two Languages May Help Keep the Brain Sharp
April 21, 2011
Men and women who are fluent in more than one language may be protected in part from the memory ravages…
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In Search of a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2011
Measuring the levels of inflammatory proteins in the blood, combined with certain clinical features, can aid in the diagnosis of…
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Heavy Smoking Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
March 24, 2011
If you need another reason to quit smoking, here it is: People who are heavy smokers in middle age have…
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Key Protein May Lead to Faster Acting Anti-Depression Drugs
March 16, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org There is no single known cause for depression. Depression is believed to result from a combination of genetic,…
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Protein p11 and the Understanding of Depression
March 16, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org Paul Greengard, PhD, director of Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research’s team of internationally renowned scientists, has helped discover…
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New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
February 25, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators works to reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in the…
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Is an Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment at Hand?: An Expert Speaks
February 25, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org About $1 billion is spent each year on medicines like Aricept, Razadyne, Exelon, and Namenda. These drugs are…
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Fitness in a Flash: Exercise for Older Adults and Caregivers
February 25, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Regular physical activity can keep you strong, improve your flexibility and help you manage stress. But…
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A Walk in the Park
February 25, 2011
By Tiffani Hill-Patterson By now, everyone knows the health benefits of walking: improved cardiovascular function, weight loss, bone building, stress…
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Senior-Friendly Fitness Close to Home
February 25, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Exercise is not only good for your body; it’s good for your brain. Physical activity encourages…
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Reduce the Risk of Wandering
February 18, 2011
By Winnie Yu It is a major problem with Alzheimer’s disease patients: the tendency to wander off, away from caregiving…
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Talking to Children about Alzheimer’s
February 18, 2011
By Mary Adam Thomas “The worst thing is the kids. I don’t know how long it’s going to take before…
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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Keep the Mind Sharp, for a Time
February 17, 2011
Mentally stimulating activities like doing crossword puzzles, reading and visiting museums may slow the decline of thinking skills with advancing…
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