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Chocolate May Aid Age-Related Memory Loss
Men and women who consumed a cocoa-rich diet for three months did much better on memory tests than those who…
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Most People With Alzheimer’s Have Not Had Dementia Testing
More than half of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia have never seen a doctor about their…
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Moderate Drinking Can Be Good for the Aging Brain
Men and women who drink moderately in older age may have better memory than those who abstain from alcohol, a…
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Blood Test Offers Hope for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
A novel blood test offers hope for diagnosing Alzheimer’s at its earliest stages, up to 10 years before symptoms like…
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Feeling Lonely Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
Older people who report feeling lonely are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to…
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Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Is Being Tested for Alzheimer’s Disease
Surgeons are testing a procedure called deep brain stimulation for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The technique,…
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In Advanced Alzheimer’s, Too Many Medications
More than half of nursing home residents with advanced Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are taking at least…
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Rare Case Offers Hope for New Alzheimer’s Therapies
For about 20 years, the gene known as APOE has been recognized as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. People…
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Grilled Meat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
You may want to think twice before throwing the steaks on the grill. A new report suggests that compounds formed…
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Pills for Anxiety and Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s
Long-term use of benzodiazepine medications, widely used to ease anxiety and promote sleep, is tied to an increased risk of…
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Memory Slips May Predict Dementia Years Later
People who worry that their memory is slipping are more likely than their peers without memory concerns to develop Alzheimer’s…
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Feelings Linger as Memory Fades
People with Alzheimer’s disease may not recall a visit from a loved one. But feelings from the visit may linger…
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Antidepressant Shows Benefits, and Risks, for Agitation of Alzheimer’s
Agitation is a common problem in people in the more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but there are few effective…
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Six Medical Tests and Treatments That People With Alzheimer’s May Not Need
Doctors who specialize in treating elderly patients have compiled a list of common medical practices that consumers should talk to…
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Coordinated Care Lets Alzheimer’s Patients Stay at Home Longer
Elderly men and women with Alzheimer’s and other serious memory problems who got home visits and care assessments from a…
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Petri Dish Breakthrough May Hasten Search for Treatments and a Cure
A team of Boston scientists have discovered a way to grow human brain cells in a petri dish, which will
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People With Alzheimer’s More Likely to Get Pacemakers
People who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than their peers with…
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Veterans With Brain Injuries at Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Veterans who have survived traumatic brain injuries are 60 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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Alzheimer’s Research at the Fisher Centers
The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds two centers located in New York City. The Fisher Center
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Finding a Doctor
Alzheimer’s Treatment Centers The National Institute on Aging supports about 30 multi-disciplinary Alzheimer’s disease centers across the country. These are…
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Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic illness. Its course may range from a few years up to 20 years. Alzheimer's symptoms…
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Alzheimer’s Research Aimed at Prevention
What research is being done to try to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? The research focus now is turning to prevention trials,…
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Alzheimer’s Research on Treatment
What kinds of new drugs are being tested in clinical trials? Today, an estimated 50 to 60 compounds are presently…
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Alzheimer’s Research on Diagnosis
Why is research on diagnosis important? Improving early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is a primary goal of much research. Drug treatments…
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