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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Alzheimer’s Research on Caregiving
August 26, 2014
What has research revealed about effective interventions for Alzheimer’s caregivers? A large and rigorous long-running trial at New York University…
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New Drug Shows Mixed Results Against Early Alzheimer’s
August 25, 2014
A new drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease showed mixed results in a mid-stage study designed to test safety and…
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B Vitamins Fail to Prevent Alzheimer’s
August 25, 2014
Many people take B vitamins in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and keeping the mind sharp. But a…
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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
August 13, 2014
Exposure to the pesticide DDT may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease years later, a new study suggests. The finding…
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How Eating Fish May Help Our Brains
July 21, 2014
People with high blood levels of the “good” fats found in fish had more robust brains than those with low…
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Heavy Drinking in Midlife Speeds Memory Loss
July 21, 2014
Drinking more than two-and-a-half drinks a day can speed memory loss by up to six years, a study of middle…
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Exercise and a Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Dementia Risk
July 21, 2014
If you need more incentive to exercise more and eat better, consider the results of two comprehensive new studies that…
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Simple Steps May Simplify Home Alzheimer’s Care
June 26, 2014
Among Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, an estimated 70 percent are cared for at home by…
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How Heartburn Drugs May Lead to Memory Problems
June 26, 2014
Popular drugs for heartburn may lead to deficiencies in vitamin B12, a vitamin critical for brain and nervous system health.…
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Some Ethnic Groups at Increased Dementia Risk
June 26, 2014
One in five older Americans has type 2 diabetes, putting them at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Poor Sleep May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 10, 2014
Lack of sleep or waking up several times during the night may be bad for the brain and may increase…
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Growing Evidence Ties Heart Health to Alzheimers Risk
June 10, 2014
Scientists have found further evidence that cardiovascular health is tied to brain health, including the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. They…
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Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis May Lead to Better Care
June 10, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease who were given brain scans and diagnosed early in the course of their illness did better…
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Singing and Music Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s
June 3, 2014
Many people play music as a soothing balm for those with Alzheimer’s, and musical ability is often long retained into…
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Speaking Two Languages May Ward Off Dementia
June 3, 2014
People who speak two languages develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia nearly five years later than their peers who…
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High Blood Pressure in Midlife Predicts Memory Loss of Alzheimer’s
June 3, 2014
Mentally alert men and women who have signs of high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to have…
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Second Brain Imaging Drug Approved for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
May 7, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new brain imaging drug for use in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, the…
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Midlife Stress May Increase Dementia Risk
May 7, 2014
Women who experience a lot of stress in middle age are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs May Ward Off Dementia
May 7, 2014
Statins, the widely prescribed drugs taken by millions of older men and women to help lower cholesterol levels and ward…
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Reddit community helps find missing mom with Alzheimer’s
April 24, 2014
A Reddit user posted a plea on the link-sharing site Tuesday after his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, disappeared…
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Government to Support Study of Alzheimer’s Prevention
April 23, 2014
New funding from the National Institutes of Health will be aimed at looking at promising drugs for the prevention of…
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Why Women May Be More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s
April 23, 2014
More women than men get Alzheimer’s disease, in part because women tend to live longer than men and the chances…
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Solanezumab to Be Tested in Large Trial for Early Alzheimer’s
April 7, 2014
The drug maker Eli Lilly is proceeding with trials of an experimental drug called solanezumab to treat early Alzheimer’s, despite…
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Keep Reading to Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay
April 7, 2014
Reading books and magazines, writing and participating in other mentally stimulating activities, no matter your age, can help to keep…
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