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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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Jogging the Memory with Fun Fitness Ideas
July 28, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Dancing, gardening and playing games can be good exercise for any age. For people with Alzheimer’s…
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The Power of Exercising in Water
July 28, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org Whether it’s the hypnotic shimmer of light dancing off a lazy pond or the rhythmic pulse of a…
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The Healing Power of Yoga
July 28, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Three women in their 60s and 70s recline on their backs on yoga mats with their…
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Pilates and the Mind-Body Connection
July 28, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Pilates is an exercise for all ages. No one illustrated that better than creator Joseph Pilates.…
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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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Learning Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
July 5, 2011
Scientists continue to make advances in new tests that may predict for Alzheimer’s disease, in some cases years before memory…
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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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‘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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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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People With Alzheimer’s at High Risk of Falls and Injury
April 21, 2011
Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and other serious injuries in the elderly, and those with Alzheimer’s are…
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Can Vitamin B12 Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s?
April 4, 2011
New research points to a possible role for vitamin B12, a nutrient important for nerve and brain health, in the…
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A Conversation with Maria Shriver
March 29, 2011
By Tamekia Reece As a mother of four, a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and wife of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger,…
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Gardening Soothes the Soul
March 29, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Working in a garden can make you feel like a kid again. Feeling the sun on…
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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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How to Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
February 18, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org How can I communicate better with my loved one who has Alzheimer’s? Learning about Alzheimer’s—how it progresses and…
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Diabetes Linked to Brain Damage of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 17, 2011
People with type 2 diabetes or in the early stages of getting the disease appear to be at an increased…
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A Larger Head May Mean a Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
January 11, 2011
Having a larger head circumference, a sign of a bigger brain in young children, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s…
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Walk to Keep the Brain and Memory Robust
January 4, 2011
Walking six or more miles per week may keep memory sharp in old age, new research suggests. Seniors who walked…
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Visualizing Alzheimer’s
November 24, 2010
By Toby Bilanow For centuries, scientists had few clues about the inner workings of the brain. The three pounds of…
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Fitness and Good Mental Health: Exercise Brings Many Benefits
November 24, 2010
By: www.ALZinfo.org Exercise is more important than you might think. Scientific evidence is increasingly showing that physical exercise is not…
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Looking for Links Between Genes and Alzheimer’s
November 24, 2010
Researchers are continuing to uncover various genes that may play a role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings…
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