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Key Protein May Lead to Faster Acting Anti-Depression Drugs
March 16, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org There is no single known cause for depression. Depression is believed to result from a combination of genetic,…
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Protein p11 and the Understanding of Depression
March 16, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org Paul Greengard, PhD, director of Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research’s team of internationally renowned scientists, has helped discover…
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PET Scan Marker May Promise Hope for Earlier Alzheimer’s Detection
February 25, 2011
By Kelli Rush The results of a Phase II study may offer hope for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
February 25, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators works to reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in the…
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Is an Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment at Hand?: An Expert Speaks
February 25, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org About $1 billion is spent each year on medicines like Aricept, Razadyne, Exelon, and Namenda. These drugs are…
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Fitness in a Flash: Exercise for Older Adults and Caregivers
February 25, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Regular physical activity can keep you strong, improve your flexibility and help you manage stress. But…
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A Walk in the Park
February 25, 2011
By Tiffani Hill-Patterson By now, everyone knows the health benefits of walking: improved cardiovascular function, weight loss, bone building, stress…
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Senior-Friendly Fitness Close to Home
February 25, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Exercise is not only good for your body; it’s good for your brain. Physical activity encourages…
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Reduce the Risk of Wandering
February 18, 2011
By Winnie Yu It is a major problem with Alzheimer’s disease patients: the tendency to wander off, away from caregiving…
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Talking to Children about Alzheimer’s
February 18, 2011
By Mary Adam Thomas “The worst thing is the kids. I don’t know how long it’s going to take before…
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How to Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
February 18, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org How can I communicate better with my loved one who has Alzheimer’s? Learning about Alzheimer’s—how it progresses and…
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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Keep the Mind Sharp, for a Time
February 17, 2011
Mentally stimulating activities like doing crossword puzzles, reading and visiting museums may slow the decline of thinking skills with advancing…
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Studying Magnets to Aid the Brain
February 17, 2011
Can magnets help the brain work better in those with Alzheimer’s disease? Preliminary studies suggest they may. A technique called…
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Diabetes Linked to Brain Damage of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 17, 2011
People with type 2 diabetes or in the early stages of getting the disease appear to be at an increased…
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Honoring a Legend – Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr.
January 20, 2011
The Directors of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation ask that you take a moment to remember Robert Sargent…
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First National Alzheimer’s Action Plan Becomes Law
January 11, 2011
With President Obama’s signature, the first national action plan for Alzheimer’s disease became law in 2011, setting the stage for…
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Cutting Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
January 11, 2011
What’s the most effective way to cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s? A study from France looked at various ways…
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A Larger Head May Mean a Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
January 11, 2011
Having a larger head circumference, a sign of a bigger brain in young children, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s…
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Elder Care Can Be Expensive— 5 Steps for Planning
January 6, 2011
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney Severe neurological conditions that affect memory leave a large burden for …
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In Search of an Alzheimer’s Cure
January 6, 2011
By Toby Bilanow With over 5.3 million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s, an effective treatment is needed more than ever. …
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How to Assemble a Caregiving Team
January 4, 2011
By Winnie Yu Whether it’s driving mom to the doctor, doing dad’s laundry, or providing 24/7 care to an aging…
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A Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease: Now What?
January 4, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many questions come to mind. First is the question…
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Walk to Keep the Brain and Memory Robust
January 4, 2011
Walking six or more miles per week may keep memory sharp in old age, new research suggests. Seniors who walked…
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Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
January 4, 2011
Researchers who studied seniors living in Minnesota found that elderly men were more likely than their female peers to have…
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