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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time New York, NY
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In Search of a Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Is there a medication to prevent Alzheimer’s? Not yet, but scientists will soon begin testing to determine whether a drug…
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Delirium Increases Risks in Alzheimer’s Patients
A study of people with Alzheimer’s disease found that a hospital stay greatly increased the risk of further decline, including…
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How the APOE-E4 Gene May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
People who carry the APOE-E4 gene, the most common known genetic contributor to Alzheimer’s, are at increased risk of developing…
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How a Sense of Purpose in Life May Help Slow Alzheimer’s
Having a firm purpose in life may help to dampen the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. A…
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Dr. Victor Bustos
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Jean-Pierre Roussarie
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Karima Bettayeb
We are currently waiting on even newer research from Dr. Karima Bettayeb. We will update this page as soon as…
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Dr. Marc Flajolet
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Paul Greengard – Annual Progress Report
“All attempts to develop a drug that stems the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or reverses its devastating mental decline have…
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Combined Federal Campaign
Thank you for your interest in pledging to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Fisher Center. Here you will find information on workplace…
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Alzheimer’s Tied to Insulin Problems in the Brain
People with diabetes lack the ability to make or use insulin, a hormone that helps the body to maintain healthy…
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Staying Active in Old Age is Associated with Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
Seniors who get exercise every day may reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. And it wasn’t…
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New Imaging Agents Lead to Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
An imaging agent called florbetaben, the latest in a series of new dyes for detecting Alzheimer’s at an earlier stage,…
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Low Levels of Omega-3s Linked to Memory Problems
People who have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats found in fish, may have thinking and memory…
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Mental Stimulation Slows Alzheimer’s Progression
Can doing crossword puzzles or discussing current events help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A new review of the…
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Antioxidant Pills Ineffective in Alzheimer’s Study
Many people take antioxidant supplements like vitamins C and E in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Aricept Helps People With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s
Millions of people with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease take drugs like Aricept (generic name donepezil), which are approved to…
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Smoking Linked to Memory Loss in Men
Men who smoke are more likely to have faster declines in memory as they age than their nonsmoking peers, a…
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Air Pollution May Raise Dementia Risk
Can dirty air be bad for the brain? A new study suggests that smog and other air pollutants may contribute…
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What the Health Care Ruling Means for Seniors
News that the Supreme Court left standing the major provisions of the health care overhaul means that many of the…
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How Crossword Puzzles May Keep Alzheimer’s Away
Reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles and solving challenging puzzles may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now…
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Nicotine Patch Sharpens Memory in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Many people use a nicotine patch to help kick the smoking habit. But wearing a nicotine patch may also help…
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Hospital Stays Are Common for Dementia Sufferers
People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are much more likely to be hospitalized for a range of illnesses…
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