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Fat Hormone Leptin Linked to Alzheimer’s
Older men and women with high levels of leptin, a hormone made by fat cells and linked to appetite regulation, may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to those with low levels of the hormone, a new study reports.
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Imaging Test May Predict Progression to Alzheimer’s
An imaging agent called Pittsburgh compound B may allow doctors to detect Alzheimer's at very early stages, before memory loss and other symptoms become evident...
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Eating Fish Boosts Brain Health
There's more good news on the fish front: A large study conducted in developing countries found that a diet rich in fish may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia...
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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Help Delay Alzheimer’s Onset
A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that mentally challenging activities like word games, playing cards, reading and writing may delay the rapid memory loss that occurs with Alzheimer's disease.
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Lack of Sleep May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s
Sleep deprivation may be bad for the brain, a new study in mice suggests...
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Whites and Blacks With Alzheimer’s Equally Likely to Die Prematurely
People with Alzheimer's disease tend to die earlier than their mentally intact, age-matched peers. Both whites and blacks seem to be equally affected...
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The Physical Toll of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's remains a leading cause of death, yet many consider it a disease of mind and memory. But there are physical tolls on the body of Alzheimer's...
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Thinking Problems May Occur Long Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s
Problems with thinking and visual perception may occur years before the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease becomes apparent...
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Mediterranean Diet and Exercise May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Various studies suggest that a heart-healthy Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits and vegetables and low in meat, may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease...
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife
High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia later in life...
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Moderate Drinking May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
Men and women who drink moderately may have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than those who abstain from alcohol altogether...
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Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Alzheimer’s
Men and women with a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...
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Weight Loss May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Seniors who quickly shed pounds are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's...
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New Tool Helps Predict Alzheimer’s Risk in Elderly
Researchers have developed a preliminary tool that may help predict whether someone age 65 or older is at low, moderate or high risk of developing dementia over the next six years.
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When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
Pictures allowed those with mild cognitive impairment, a serious form of memory loss that sometimes precedes Alzheimer's, to better recognize and identify a subject as compared to using just words
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Art Therapy for Alzheimer’s
Museums across the country are reaching out to people with Alzheimer's in order to bring the soothing power of art into the minds of those tackling dementia.
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Unraveling the Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers continue to explore the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, and two recent studies provide new clues about the connection between the two diseases...
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More States Adopting Silver Alert Systems
A growing number of states are adopting Silver Alert programs, an alert system that helps locate seniors with Alzheimer's disease who become lost...
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Shrinking Hippocampus Signals Early Alzheimer’s
People who have lost brain cells in the hippocampus area of the brain are more likely to develop dementia, researchers report.
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Vitamin D May Be Good for the Brain
Vitamin D, sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because the body makes it upon exposure to sunlight, may help protect the brain against the ravages of dementia...
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Having a Parent With Dementia May Affect Memory in Midlife
If your mother or father has Alzheimer's disease, you may be at increased risk of memory problems in middle age...
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Brain Scans Support Cognitive Reserve Theory for Preventing Alzheimer’s
Education may provide mental reserves that help to keep the brain agile into old age...
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Can Doctors Tell When It’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys?
A new study shows doctors may be able to use tests of thinking and perception to help determine whether a person with Alzheimer's disease can safely get behind the wheel.
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Abuse of Alzheimer’s Patients Common Among Family Caregivers
More than half of those who cared for a relative with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia admitted to researchers that they had mistreated them.
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