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Certain Foods May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

July 31, 2010

July 31, 2010 Researchers in New York studied the diets of older men and women and found that certain foods…

Useful Definitions

July 31, 2010

Here are definitions for some common terms used in clinical trials. Placebo: A placebo (sometimes called a “sugar pill”) is…

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Trials

July 31, 2010

Here are some common questions we get about clinical trials. What is a clinical trial? Although there are many definitions…

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What Drugs are Approved for Alzheimer’s Disease?

July 31, 2010

Five drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s…

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What are the Goals of Alzheimer’s Treatment?

July 31, 2010

The primary goals of treatment for Alzheimer’s are to improve the quality of life for the person suffering and for…

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What Can I Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s?

July 31, 2010

At this time, there is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. A panel of nationally known experts in the field…

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Genetic Risk Factors

July 30, 2010

Scientists who study the genetics of Alzheimer’s distinguish between “familial Alzheimer’s disease,” which runs in families, and “sporadic Alzheimer’s disease”,…

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Non-Genetic Risk Factors

July 30, 2010

Age During the course of normal aging, the brain undergoes a number of changes: Some neurons (nerve cells) in certain…

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What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?

July 29, 2010

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not yet fully understood, but scientists are zeroing in on the answers. This is…

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Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Tests

July 29, 2010

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s will likely involve several types of evaluations and may take more than one day. In many cases, specialists…

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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

July 29, 2010

Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, is increasingly being used to describe a syndrome of memory impairment that does NOT significantly…

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What Happens To The Brain in Alzheimer’s Disease?

July 29, 2010

People with AD gradually suffer memory loss and a decline in thinking abilities, as well as major personality changes. These…

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What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

July 29, 2010

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. (Dementia literally means…

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People With Alzheimer’s Lose Lean Muscle

July 20, 2010

Men and women with Alzheimer’s disease often lose muscle mass, and the loss of muscle may be linked to shrinkage…

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Alzheimer’s and the Continuing Car Key Debate

July 20, 2010

July 20, 2010 The ability to drive is a crucial factor in helping older adults feel a sense of dignity…

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Worries About Memory May Signal Later Alzheimer’s Disease

July 1, 2010

July 1, 2010 Elderly men and women who are worried about memory loss are more likely to develop more serious…

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CRP Is Linked to Inflammation and Thinking Problems

May 28, 2010

May 28, 2010 A blood protein commonly associated with heart disease and inflammation is also linked to problems with thinking,…

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Feeling Like Your Life Has Purpose May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

May 3, 2010

Men and women who have a great sense of purpose in their lives appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer's in old age...

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High Blood Pressure Linked to Alzheimer’s in Seniors

April 21, 2010

Men and women who have high blood pressure in middle age are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Weighing the Benefits of Feeding Tubes for Advanced Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2010

Problems with eating are a big concern in people with Alzheimer's disease, particularly in the late stages when patients cannot feed themselves or swallow and suffer from a variety of medical issues...

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Vital Research Continues as Alzheimer’s Burden Grows

April 8, 2010

Will you get Alzheimer's in old age? If you live past age 85, chances are better than one in three that you will...

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Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

April 6, 2010

April 6, 2010 Certain medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a new…

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Belly Fat in Middle Age Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

February 18, 2010

Women who store fat on their waist in their 40s and 50s are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in old age than their thin-waisted peers.

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Apathy a Common Problem in Alzheimer’s

January 29, 2010

Most people think of memory loss when they think of Alzheimer's. But the disease can cause a wide range of behavioral and personality changes as well...

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