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Early Alzheimer’s Linked to Poor Driving Skills

February 27, 2008

People with early Alzheimer's disease had more car accidents and performed more poorly on road tests than their mentally sharp peers.

Education May Impact Detection of Alzheimer’s

February 27, 2008

Less educated people tend to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's at a slightly later age than those who are highly educated, but may have advanced further.

People With Dementia Have Shortened Life Expectancies

February 20, 2008

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia live, on average, about four and a half years after their…

In a Case Report, New Drug Rapidly Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms

February 15, 2008

Injections of an arthritis drug showed benefits within minutes, but further study is needed.

Can Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Prevent Alzheimer’s?

February 15, 2008

Statin drugs did not ward off dementia in one report.