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Category: Diagnosis and Causes

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8 Drinks a Week Could Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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