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Blood Sugar Linked to Aging Brain
Keeping blood sugar in check is not just a key to preventing diabetes. It may also help to keep the brain sharp into old age.
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A Starved Brain May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
A slow but persistent lack of nutrients in the brain may be a critical factor in causing some forms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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Razadyne Shows Modest Benefits for Severe Alzheimer’s
People in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease may benefit from the drug galantamine, according to a large new study from Europe.
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Can a Fast-Food Diet Hasten the Onset of Alzheimer’s?
Junk food high in fat, cholesterol and sugar could hasten the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggest.
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Sleep Apnea Is a Concern in People With Alzheimer’s
Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects some 20 million Americans, may be a problem for people with Alzheimer's, too.
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Surfing the Web May Be Good for the Brain
Lots of people search the Web for health and medical information, including information about Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research suggests that surfing the Internet may be good for the brain.
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Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s, But More Testing Is Needed
A popular drug, valproic acid, used to treat the seizures of epilepsy showed early promise in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
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B Vitamins Show No Benefits for Slowing the Decline of Alzheimer’s
High doses of B vitamins did not slow thinking and memory declines in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a rigorous new report.
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High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Cut Survival in People With Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer's disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to die sooner than people without such disorders.
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Aiding Alzheimer’s With the Wii Video Game
The Wii video game has proven a popular way for young and old to get a mild workout and enjoy some time with friends and family. It may also be a useful aid for people with Alzheimer's as well.
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Stay in School and Challenge the Mind to Keep the Mind Sharp
People who have more years of schooling and who work in mentally demanding jobs are less likely to have memory impairment as they age, a new study shows.
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Counseling and Support Benefits Alzheimer’s Caregivers Worldwide
A first-of-its-kind international trial of caregivers has shown that counseling and support services can benefit those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease when that person is also taking a medication for the disease.
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Ginkgo, an Herbal Supplement, Shows No Benefit in Preventing Alzheimer’s
a rigorous new study involving thousands of seniors found that supplements containing ginkgo biloba did nothing to ward off the onset of the memory-robbing ailment, Alzheimer's disease.
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Allergy Drug Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
An antihistamine drug once approved in Russia to treat hay fever improved thinking and memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease, experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston report.
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Exercise Helps Ward Off Memory Problems in Old Age
Want to keep the mind sharp into old age? Walking and other forms of modest and regular exercise may help, a new study shows.
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Low Vitamin B12 Levels Linked to a Shrinking Brain
Low levels of vitamin B12 in elderly people may cause the brain to shrink.
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Occasional Memory Lapses Tied to Loss of Brain Volume
Are "senior moments" an early sign of Alzheimer's disease? People who occasionally forget an appointment or a friend's name may have a loss of brain volume.
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Combining Alzheimer’s Drugs May Offer Sustained Benefits
A new study shows that combining two kinds of Alzheimer's drugs may provide the greatest benefits in helping to delay the progression of symptoms.
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Inconsistent Memory Tests May Predict Alzheimer’s
Older people who perform inconsistently on memory tests may be at increased risk for Alzheimer's...
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Old, Frail and at Risk for Alzheimer’s
Frailty in old age may be related to Alzheimer's disease...
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Pass the Fish, Broiled or Baked (Not Fried)
Eating fish may help prevent memory loss and stroke in old age.
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PET Scans May Detect Brain Plaques of Alzheimer’s Disease
A type of brain scan known as positron emission tomography, or PET scanning, shows promise as a useful way to detect plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer’s Drug PBT2 Shows Promise in Early Testing
Men and women with early Alzheimer's disease showed modest benefits from PBT2, an experimental drug now in mid-stage testing.
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Marriage May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Being married or partnered at midlife may help keep the brain young.
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