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Could Treatments for Diabetes Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
A study shows new ways in which diabetes, a disorder of blood sugar control, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease.…
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A Healthy Lifestyle May Mean a Healthy Brain
More good news on the healthy living front. Researchers report that keeping weight down, eating a heart-healthy diet and getting…
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Memory Complaints May Precede Alzheimer’s By Decades
Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? You may be at risk for Alzheimer’s. Older women…
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Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Early in Life
Brain differences reminiscent of changes observed in Alzheimer’s disease may be visible as early as childhood, a new report found,…
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Getting a Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s May Have Safety Benefits
Getting a formal diagnosis of dementia may be an important step in helping people with early Alzheimer’s disease to stay…
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Making the Most of Mealtimes for People With Alzheimer’s
Getting people with Alzheimer’s to eat and drink enough can be a challenging part of day-to-day care. But good nutrition…
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Newly Inducted Into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Shaquille O’Neal, Joins the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation to Raise Funds for Groundbreaking Research in the Quest for a Cure
New York, New York September 12, 2016 – The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation announces that, for the seventh…
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Could Alzheimer’s Be Caused by a Brain Infection?
A provocative new study posits the theory that Alzheimer’s disease may be a response to infection in the brain. It…
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Dementia Rates Are Slowing, but Alzheimer’s Cases Continue to Rise
Experts estimate that more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. By some estimates, that number will triple in…
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Fisher Center Scientists Create a Novel Imaging Technology Allowing the 3D Visualization of Brain Defects That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
New York, New York, July 14 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce they…
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Negative Beliefs About Aging Could Prime the Brain for Alzheimer’s
People who hold negative beliefs about growing old are more likely to have brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease, a…
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Recognizing Faces Is a Challenge for Those With Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s have a hard time recognizing faces, even in the early stages of the disease, according to a…
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Pat Summitt, legendary women’s basketball coach, dies at 64
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Ms. Pat Summitt. Her courageous battle on the
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Group Counseling Benefits People With Early Alzheimer’s
Attending weekly group sessions helped people with early Alzheimer’s disease better manage their condition, a British study found. The groups,…
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Pharmacists Can Aid in Alzheimer’s Care
Having a pharmacist as part of a health care team can improve care for anyone living with Alzheimer’s or other…
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Swim, Jog or Dance: Any Activity Is Good for the Brain
Physical activity can dramatically cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age, according to a new report. The…
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Exercise May Slow Brain Aging by 10 Years
Older men and women who got regular exercise had slower rates of decline in thinking skills with age, a new…
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Two-Drug Combo May Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
Agitation is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, and safe and effective treatments for the condition are lacking. Now, a…
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Gene May Increase Risk for Both Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease
Learning you carry a gene that increases your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can be distressing. But being told that the…
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Fisher Center Scientists Discover Pathway That may Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
New York, New York April 25, 2016 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce…
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Stress May Increase Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Feeling stressed for long periods of time may increase the likelihood that you’ll develop memory problems and could increase your…
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Eating Seafood Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Here’s another reminder to eat more fish. Research shows that regularly eating seafood was linked to a lower risk of…
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Family Members Provide 100 Hours a Month of Unpaid Care for Alzheimer’s
Caregivers and family members spend, on average, more than 100 hours a month caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other…
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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Be Screened for Depression
Spouses and other family members who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease should be screened for depression, a…
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