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8 Drinks a Week Could Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk

April 30, 2025

Heavy drinking can take a toll on the body, raising the risk for heart disease, various forms of cancer, strokes,…

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Red Meat and Your Alzheimer’s Risk

March 19, 2025

Red meat is a well-known risk factor for heart disease, and many studies suggest it may raise the risk of…

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Changing Cholesterol Levels Tied to Dementia Risk

February 19, 2025

High cholesterol is a well-recognized risk factor for heart disease and stroke and can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease…

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How Long Can You Expect to Live With Alzheimer’s Disease?

February 5, 2025

Wondering how long a family member with Alzheimer’s disease might live is a fraught concern for many families. The difficulties…

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Dementia Cases May Double by 2060

February 5, 2025

The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia will double in the coming decades, with up…

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A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s May Be in Your Future

September 25, 2024

One day soon, getting tested for Alzheimer’s may be as simple as going to your doctor’s office and getting a…

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Why Blood Pressure Checks Are So Important for Older Adults

August 28, 2024

Seniors who live with untreated high blood pressure are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new…

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What Your Body Type Might Say About Your Alzheimer’s Risk

August 7, 2024

People who carry extra fat around their bellies or in their arms may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease…

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Inflammation Is a Threat to Brain Health Even in ‘Healthy’ Young Adults

July 10, 2024

Increasingly, doctors recognize that persistent, body-wide inflammation plays a role in many diseases of aging, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis…

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Which Parent Contributes More to Your Alzheimer’s Risk?

June 26, 2024

Who’s more important when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk: your mother or your father? A new study suggests that having…

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Money Troubles May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

June 12, 2024

Falling behind on credit card bills and mortgage payments may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…

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Young With Diabetes? You May Be at Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

May 29, 2024

Young people with diabetes may be at increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a new…

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A New Genetic Form of Alzheimer’s Disease?

May 15, 2024

Carrying the APOE-E4 gene variant, inherited from one or both parents, has long been linked to an increased risk of…

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Don’t Ignore the Snore

April 3, 2024

Do you snore? It could be a sign of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that is tied to an…

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Free of Memory Problems, but Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s?

March 20, 2024

Can someone who has no memory problems be given a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? That is the conundrum posed by…

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The Air You Breathe May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk

March 6, 2024

People who live in areas with lots of vehicle traffic and who breath in pollutants from diesel exhaust and other…

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The Brain-Belly Connection

March 6, 2024

Do you have Alzheimer’s in your family? It may be especially important to watch your waistline. A new study found…

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Your Midlife Sleep Habits May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk

February 21, 2024

People in their 30s and 40s who tend to have disrupted sleep, waking up numerous times during the night, are…

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Common Stomach Bug May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

February 7, 2024

A gut bacteria that causes ulcers may be linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The bacteria, known…

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Millions Have Mild Cognitive Impairment but Don’t Know It

December 13, 2023

Many older people forget where they placed their car keys or can’t immediately recall an acquaintance’s name. And most write…

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This Common Heart Rhythm Disorder May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

December 13, 2023

An irregular heart rhythm that many people do not even know they have may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease…

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Attention Deficit Disorder May Increase Dementia Risk

November 1, 2023

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are nearly three times more likely than their peers without attention problems…

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Blood pressure in your 30s

May 17, 2023

Heart health is closely tied to brain health, and it’s never too early to start taking measures to protect both.…

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What Your Bone Health May Say About Your Brain Health

April 5, 2023

Want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Take a look at the health of your bones. A new study…

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