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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Are At High Risk for Gum Disease

December 6, 2005

Those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's are at increased risk of dental problems.

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Obesity at Midlife May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

October 10, 2005

Being obese in your middle years may increase your chances of developing dementia later.

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The Latest on Folic Acid and Alzheimer’s Prevention

August 15, 2005

Getting enough folic acid, may help ward off Alzheimer's in old age.

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High Insulin Levels Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

August 8, 2005

Elevated levels of insulin may lead to inflammation and play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's.

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Be Good to Your Heart, and Your Brain May Thank You

January 24, 2005

High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking may all up your risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer’s Fighter in Your Spice Rack?

January 18, 2005

Curry spice may help keep the memory sharp.

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New Concerns Raised about Vitamin E and Alzheimer’s

November 29, 2004

Popping a vitamin E pill to keep memory sharp may do more harm than good.

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Can Soy Keep the Mind Sharp?

July 7, 2004

Soy may do little to prevent mental decline, a new study concludes.

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The Latest on Hormone Therapy and Alzheimer’s

June 22, 2004

Hormone replacement does not appear to protect the brains of older women.

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Diabetes May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s

May 27, 2004

Alzheimer's may be a concern for the one in five older Americans with diabetes.

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How Long Can You Expect to Live with Alzheimer’s?

April 5, 2004

Researchers address a difficult issue for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

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Smoking Is Bad for Your Brain, Too

March 22, 2004

Mental decline joins the list of many ills related to cigarettes.

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Hormone Replacement Therapies Carry Alzheimer’s Risk

February 10, 2004

The FDA is requiring makers of estrogen and progestin drug products to list Alzheimer's disease on warning labels

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Strokes May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

December 15, 2003

Having a stroke may up your risk for dementia, especially if you also have heart disease.

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Infections Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

September 8, 2003

Can the common cold-sore virus contribute to dementia in old age? A new study suggests a possible link.

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Excess Pounds May Boost Alzheimer’s Risk

July 16, 2003

Need another reason to keep your weight down? In a new study, obesity in older women was linked to Alzheimer's.

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Fountain of Youth Supplement Shows No Initial Benefits for Alzheimer’s

April 8, 2003

The popular anti-aging hormone DHEA did not boost memory in people with Alzheimer's disease, a small preliminary study showed.

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Cholesterol Drugs Cut Alzheimer’s Risk:

April 7, 2002

A group of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may dramatically lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in April...

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