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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Expert reviewed Alzheimer’s and Dementia News

Month: October 2007

A Brain-Boosting Diet that Also Prolongs Life
A Mediterranean diet may help people with Alzheimer's live longer.
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Can Cholesterol Pills Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Statin drugs, taken for the heart, also have effects on the brain.
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Aricept Proves Ineffective for the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
Aricept, a drug commonly prescribed to treat cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's, proved no more effective than a placebo for easing agitation, restlessness, and other behavioral symptoms of the disease.
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A Warning for High-School Dropouts
Not finishing high school may lead to memory problems.
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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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