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Inflammation May Spur the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease

January 25, 2019

About 25 percent of people carry a gene that increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age. But…

High Blood Pressure of Pregnancy Tied to Late-Life Dementia

January 25, 2019

Women who develop dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, a condition known as pre-eclampsia, are at increased risk of developing…

Foods for Brain Health? Try Leafy Greens, Red and Orange Veggies, Berries and Orange Juice

January 25, 2019

Consuming leafy greens like spinach and lettuce, red and dark orange vegetables, berries and orange juice may be good for…

Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Share Genetic Links

January 25, 2019

A healthy heart and vascular system is tied to a healthier brain, a growing body of research shows. Now scientists…

Widely Used Office Dementia Tests Are Often Inaccurate

January 23, 2019

Quick tests of memory and thinking skills are often inaccurate in determining who might be in the early stages of…

Some 44 Million People Have Alzheimer’s Worldwide

January 16, 2019

How many people are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? About 44 million, according to a new…

To Drive or Not to Drive? Questions to Ask

January 10, 2019

Driving can be an important source of autonomy and self-esteem for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, providing…

Heart Rhythm Disorder, A-Fib, Tied to Dementia Risk

January 8, 2019

People with an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation are more likely to experience declines in thinking and memory skills…

Exercise May Prevent Falls in Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

January 3, 2019

Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and disability in elderly men and women, and they may even hasten…