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Early Intervention May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s

June 27, 2005

Exercise, diet, even dental hygiene may help keep the brain young.

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Folic Acid May Boost Brain Health

June 24, 2005

A common B vitamin, folic acid, may aid memory in older adults.

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Immune System Problem Linked to Alzheimer’s

June 20, 2005

Some people with the disease may have immune system defects.

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Lifestyle Measures May Promote Sound Sleep in Alzheimer’s

June 12, 2005

Education, exercise, and sunshine showed benefits in study.

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President Reagan’s Legacy Lives On

June 7, 2005

The former leader raised awareness of Alzheimer's and the urgent need to find a cure.

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New Name, New Formulation for Alzheimer’s Drug

June 1, 2005

Galantamine, or Reminyl, will now be sold as Razadyne.

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Can Cholesterol Medicines Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?

May 9, 2005

A small study suggests statin drugs may benefit the brain.

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Alzheimer’s May Pose Special Challenges for Latinos

May 9, 2005

As a group, Latinos may develop dementia at a younger age.

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Fat, Forty, and at Risk for Alzheimer’s?

May 5, 2005

Excess weight in middle age may up your risk for dementia.

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Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s

May 1, 2005

Preliminary results point to a new approach to treatment.

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Vitamins, Drugs Of Limited Benefit for Mild Cognitive Impairment

April 19, 2005

Vitamin E and Aricept had modest or no benefits for memory.

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Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Carry Serious Risks

April 12, 2005

Caution advised for many popular Alzheimer's medications.

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Making Strides in the Search for an Alzheimer’s Cure

April 8, 2005

Basic research and scientific sleuthing opens new avenues for treatment.

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Fish Oil Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Fight

March 28, 2005

In mice at least, a diet rich in fish oils aids the brain.

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Some Simple Steps Can Cut Costs on Medicines and More

March 14, 2005

A benefits check-up can cut seniors' expenses for drugs, home utilities, and more.

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Doctors Identify Possible New “Alzheimer’s Gene”

March 2, 2005

Carrying the gene may increase your risk for the disease.

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Nerve “Traffic Jam” Marks Early Alzheimer’s

February 28, 2005

A disruption of nerve signals could impair the free flow of information and materials in the brain and further compromise brain function.

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Drug for Agitation Could Actually Worsen Alzheimer’s Symptoms

February 21, 2005

Seroquel, commonly prescribed for agitation, could actually make Alzheimer's symptoms worse.

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A Healthy Weight May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

February 21, 2005

Older men who maintain a healthy weight are least likely to develop dementia.

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No “Magic Pill” for Problem Behaviors in Alzheimer’s

February 14, 2005

Music, pets, and aromatherapy may provide additional benefits.

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Be Good to Your Heart, and Your Brain May Thank You

January 24, 2005

High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking may all up your risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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A Drink a Day May Help Keep the Mind Sharp

January 19, 2005

Alcohol, in modest amounts, may be good for the brain.

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Alzheimer’s Fighter in Your Spice Rack?

January 18, 2005

Curry spice may help keep the memory sharp.

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Weight Loss May Signal Early Alzheimer’s

January 10, 2005

Dropping pounds may be an early sign of dementia.

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