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The First Rule on Second Opinions
March 11, 2013
The First Rule on Second Opinions: They’re Always Worth Considering in the Wake of a Serious Diagnosis By Mary Adam…
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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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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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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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Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
January 4, 2011
Researchers who studied seniors living in Minnesota found that elderly men were more likely than their female peers to have…
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Reading, Crafts Help Keep the Brain Young
April 13, 2009
More good news on the neurobics front: Reading books, playing games or engaging in computer activities or crafts like pottery or quilting helps keep the brain young into old age...
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Drug Cocktail May Slow Alzheimer’s
March 3, 2009
Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer's drugs.
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New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
July 14, 2008
A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators give doctors hope that these medications may offer effective new treatments for Alzheimer's.
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Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Dementia
January 2, 2008
Relatives of someone with Parkinson's were found to be at increased risk for dementia.
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Ovary Removal Can Take a Toll on Memory in Younger Women
September 12, 2007
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause are at an increased risk of developing memory problems or dementia down the road.
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Weight Loss May Occur Years Before Alzheimer’s Onset in Women
August 30, 2007
Women who have dementia start losing weight at least 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, a new study shows.
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Blood Pressure Drugs May Slow Mental Decline of Alzheimer’s
October 11, 2004
Certain medicines for high blood pressure may slow the deterioration of Alzheimer's disease.
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Living to 100, Clearheaded and Alert:
April 28, 2003
For many, living to a very old age doesn't mean an inevitable loss of independence and mental decline.
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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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