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Brain Changes May Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s
Researchers are discovering subtle changes in different areas of the brain that may be early clues to the onset of…
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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Keep the Mind Sharp, for a Time
Mentally stimulating activities like doing crossword puzzles, reading and visiting museums may slow the decline of thinking skills with advancing…
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Suggesting a Memory Screening
By Kevin Gault It can be a touchy moment: You notice changes in a loved one’s cognitive abilities, want to…
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Regular Exercise and Resistance Training Are Good for the Brain
Ongoing physical activity has been linked to a longer life and all kinds of benefits for the body, including less…
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Feeling Like Your Life Has Purpose May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Men and women who have a great sense of purpose in their lives appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer's in old age...
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Can a Nutritional Drink Help People With Alzheimer’s?
An experimental nutritional drink is being tested that aims to boost the cognitive abilities of those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
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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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Strong Muscles May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s in Old Age
Older adults who maintain their muscle strength are at lower risk of memory problems and Alzheimer's disease than those who are weaker, a new study shows...
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Old, Frail and at Risk for Alzheimer’s
Frailty in old age may be related to Alzheimer's disease...
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Exploring the Link Between Depression and Early Alzheimer’s
A growing body of evidence suggests that a pattern of depression, even decades earlier, may up the risk for developing Alzheimer's.
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Are You Conscientious? You May Be Less Likely to Get Alzheimer’s
Discipline and purpose may be markers for a dementia-resistant brain.
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Exploring the Link Between Body Weight and Alzheimer’s
Carrying excess weight has been linked to a variety of chronic ailments, including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. Being overweight in middle age has also been linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease late in life...
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Poor Scent Detection May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
An inability to detect common odors may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.
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Stress-Prone People More Likely to Develop Memory Problems
People who are easily distressed or flustered and who are prone to emotions such as anxiety and depression are more likely to develop memory problems as they age than more easygoing people, according to a new study.
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Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
People who feel lonely may be twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in their later years as those who feel they have a close network of friends and family...
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“Good” Fats in Fish May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
DHA, a natural substance found in fish, was linked to a lower risk of dementia.
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Eat Your Veggies to Keep Your Memory Sharp
Vegetables, but not fruit, helped fight memory problems in old age.
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Let’s Toast to an Alzheimer’s-Free New Year
A healthy lifestyle may go a long way in keeping the mind young and alert.
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A Fish-Rich Diet May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
Eating fish at least once a week slowed memory loss in seniors.
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Diabetes May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's may be a concern for the one in five older Americans with diabetes.
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Emotional Distress May Up Alzheimer’s Risk
Stress, anxiety and depression can double the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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