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Alzheimer’s Cases to Quadruple Worldwide by 2050
More than 26 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. That number will quadruple to more than 106 million by 2050...
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Stress-Prone People More Likely to Develop Memory Problems
People who are easily distressed or flustered and who are prone to emotions such as anxiety and depression are more likely to develop memory problems as they age than more easygoing people, according to a new study.
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Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Inflammation, long linked to heart disease and other ills, may play an important role in Alzheimer's disease as well, a new study suggests.
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A Drink A Day To Keep Alzheimer’s Away
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
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
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
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
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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Diabetes Linked to Memory Problems
A new study finds that diabetes is also linked to an increased risk for mild cognitive impairment, a condition marked by difficulties in thinking and learning. In some people, mild cognitive impairment may be an "early," transitional form of Alzheimer's disease.
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Years Before Alzheimer’s, the Brain Shows Signs of Change
Men and women who develop Alzheimer's disease may show changes in the structures of their brains years before memory loss or other symptoms arise...
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Physical Activity Benefits Nursing-Home Residents with Alzheimer’s
A couple hours a week of moderate activity allowed seniors with Alzheimer's who were living in a nursing home to boost stamina and better carry out everyday activities than those who did not receive a structured exercise program.
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Hope for an Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Researchers in Japan report that an experimental vaccine for Alzheimer's disease proved safe and effective in mice.
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More Than 5 Millions Americans Are Living with Alzheimer’s
More than 5 million people in the United States are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a 10 percent increase over previous estimates from five years ago.
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In Search of an Alzheimer’s Cure
A cure for Alzheimer's disease remains a holy grail for a growing number of scientists and medical researchers around the globe, including those funded by The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
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New therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s could lead to drugs without side effects
Alzheimer's disease is caused by a build-up of a small protein called beta-amyloid, which is formed when a larger protein is broken into pieces. But the enzyme that produces beta-amyloid is also responsible for cleavage of another protein called Notch.
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Therapy Pets Prove Soothing to People with Alzheimer’s
Therapy Pets Prove Soothing to People with Alzheimer's Well-trained cats and dogs can be a big comfort for someone with dementia.
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New Gene Linked to Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a gene that may play an important role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The gene, called SORL1, was uncovered in a huge international study involving 6,000 people...
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Alzheimer’s Affects a Growing Segment of Elderly Population
An updated review of the most common nervous system disorders in the United States found that 67 out of every 1,000 elderly Americans carries a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease...
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Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
People who feel lonely may be twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in their later years as those who feel they have a close network of friends and family...
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Cold Sore Virus Might Play A Role in Alzheimer’s
Virus may interact with a gene that raises Alzheimer's risk. People who carry a gene that raises the risk for Alzheimer's disease in old age may also be more prone to infection...
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End-of-Life Caregiving Offers Rewards Despite Demands
More than two thirds of caregivers reported personal benefits. Friends and family who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another fatal illness find end-of-life care rewarding...
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Higher Folate Levels May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
A common B vitamin may boost brain health. People who get plenty of folate, a common B vitamin found in foods and dietary supplements, may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease...
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Cognitive Training Boosts Daily Living Skills in Healthy Seniors Older Adults
Cognitive training sessions aimed at memory, reasoning, and speed boosted ability to perform day-to-day tasks.
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Experimental Brain Scan Technique Detects Early Alzheimer’s
A chemical called FDDNP allows doctors to peer inside the brain.
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