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Month: May 2007

A Drink A Day To Keep Alzheimer’s Away

May 24, 2007

Imbibing a daily glass or wine or other alcoholic drink may slow the progression to Alzheimer's disease in people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

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Brain Scans Identify Abnormal Protein Deposits in People with Memory Problems

May 10, 2007

Brain scans of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a form of memory loss that sometimes progresses to Alzheimer's disease, show brain defects similar to those of early Alzheimer's disease...

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Common Pain Relievers Do Not Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

May 10, 2007

Popular pain and inflammation fighters like aspirin and Aleve, promoted by some as a possible preventive against Alzheimer's disease, did nothing to stave off dementia or memory loss in those who took them...

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Estrogen Use Before Age 65 Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk

May 8, 2007

Women who use hormone therapy before the age of 65 could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows...

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Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk of Dementia

May 8, 2007

Researchers report that long-term exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, a problem for millions of people who live or work with a smoker, increases the risk of developing dementia.

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