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Eating Fish Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s
June 4, 2012
Eating fish has long been linked with heart health. Now new research adds to growing evidence that fish is good…
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Depression Heightens Dementia Risk in People With Diabetes
June 4, 2012
Depression is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Diabetes, too, has been linked to…
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Silent Strokes Linked to Memory Loss
June 4, 2012
About a quarter of older adults may suffer from so-called silent strokes, small areas of damaged brain cells that may…
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Loss of Smell, an Early Alzheimer’s Sign, Reversed in Lab
May 7, 2012
A poor sense of smell may be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s. Now, researchers have shown that the…
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Early Treatment May Be Key to Alzheimer’s Vaccine Success
May 7, 2012
Scientists have long sought to develop a vaccine that may prevent the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But so…
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A New Type of Brain Scan to Detect Alzheimer’s Early
May 7, 2012
A new type of brain scan may help to detect Alzheimer’s early, using no radiation and at less cost than…
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5 Nutrients May Promote Brain Health
April 4, 2012
Can what you eat help to protect the brain, and possibly help ward off Alzheimer’s disease? A growing body of…
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Family Gatherings and Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2012
The activity and festivities during Passover and Easter pose special challenges for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. The hurried pace…
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Early Plaque Build-Up May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
April 4, 2012
Alzheimer’s is characterized by the buildup of beta-amyloid, a protein that accumulates in the brains of those with the disease.…
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How Exercise May Ward Off Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2012
A daily walk or jog may help to ward off the memory loss of Alzheimer’s, a new study suggests, particularly…
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Rating Your Health as Poor Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
March 20, 2012
Would you rate your health as fair or poor? You may be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new…
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Anxiety and Depression Increase Dementia Risk
March 20, 2012
Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can cause anxiety and depression, at least for a short…
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Depression in Seniors Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
March 20, 2012
Symptoms of depression late in life have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But is depression a…
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Glen Campbell advocate for Alzheimer’s
February 13, 2012
Read about Glen Campbell advocate for Alzheimer’s at the Grammy here. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological brain disorder named after…
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The Hospital Problem in Nursing Homes
February 7, 2012
People with late-stage Alzheimer’s must often be cared for in a nursing home. But a new study shows that many…
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Cataract Surgery Can Ease Alzheimer’s Symptoms
February 7, 2012
Elderly men and women with mild Alzheimer’s disease and cataracts can benefit from cataract surgery, a new report shows. The…
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New Drug, Gantenerumab, Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
February 7, 2012
An experimental drug showed early promise in fighting Alzheimer’s. The drug, called gantenerumab, lowered levels of a toxic protein that…
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