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Scrambled Brain Signals Point to Alzheimer’s Defects
Studies in mice shed new light on underlying causes of memory loss.
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To Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk, Try Walking
Even a modest walk a few times a week may help to keep the brain young.
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PET Brain Scans Now Covered by Medicare
The government will now pay for the costly brain scans to help diagnose Alzheimer's.
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Scientists Identify a Possible Early Marker for Memory Decline
High levels of homocysteine may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's.
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Drug May Delay Alzheimer’s Onset
Aricept may benefit those with mild cognitive impairment.
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Blood Pressure Drop May Herald Alzheimer’s
A large drop in blood pressure may signal dementia in seniors.
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The Latest on Hormone Therapy and Alzheimer’s
Hormone replacement does not appear to protect the brains of older women.
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Alzheimer’s Brain Scans to be Covered by Medicare
Medicare will cover PET scans for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer’s May Preserve Certain Memory Skills
Understanding unique features of the illness could help ease the burden of care.
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In Alzheimer’s, Nature and Nurture Play Dueling Roles
Lifestyle and environmental factors may play an important role in keeping the memory intact.
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Strokes May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Having a stroke may up your risk for dementia, especially if you also have heart disease.
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MRI Scans Show Promise for Early Detection of Memory Loss
Brain imaging offers early clues to a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
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Menopause Does Not Equal Memory Loss
Despite popular belief, the change of life does not mean an inevitable decline in memory skills. Despite popular belief, the change of life does not mean an inevitable decline in memory skills.
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A Lab Test for Alzheimer’s
The search continues to diagnose Alzheimer's at an earlier--and potentially more treatable--stage.
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Should You Be Screened for Alzheimer’s?
New guidelines highlight the plusses and minuses of testing for dementia.
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Living to 100, Clearheaded and Alert:
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
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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