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How Covid May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk
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Sitting is sitting… Except When It’s Not
September 21, 2022
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These Popular Foods May Add to Dementia Risk
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The No. 1 Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
August 24, 2022
Many factors help explain why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease. The genes you inherit and advancing age are among the…
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What Every Alzheimer’s Caregiver Should Know About This Leading Cause of Disability
August 10, 2022
New research sheds light on one of the most common problems in older people: falls, which are of particular concern…
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Hormones and Memory Connection
July 27, 2022
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Loss of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
May 26, 2022
A declining sense of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new report confirms. The study found…
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Excessive Napping Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
March 30, 2022
Older men and women who take long or frequent daytime naps are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And…
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Having Memory Problems Doesn’t Mean You’ll Develop Alzheimer’s
March 25, 2022
Many older men and women with memory problems are given a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a brain…
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These Unusual Symptoms May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk
March 25, 2022
Can having certain medical conditions affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease up to 15 years later? It might, according…
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Heart Risks in Midlife Tied to Greater Cognitive Decline in Women
January 25, 2022
Many middle-aged Americans have risk factors for heart disease, including diabetes and high blood pressure, and studies have shown that…
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A Resting Heart Rate of 80 or Higher May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
January 25, 2022
Older men and women who have a high heart rate at rest — 80 beats a minute or higher —…
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Vision Loss May Increase Dementia Risk
November 22, 2021
Two new studies underscore the importance of good vision for brain health. The studies found that those with impaired vision…
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Train and Traffic Noise May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
September 22, 2021
Living near a noisy road or train route may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of…
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Erratic Driving as an Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s Disease
September 21, 2021
Can erratic driving be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study suggests it might be. The study found…
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Moving Closer to an Eye Test for Alzheimer’s
August 19, 2021
Unique eye changes may be an early harbinger of Alzheimer’s disease, two new studies report. The findings could lead to…
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Living in Poverty May Be Bad for the Brain
May 27, 2021
Older men and women living in neighborhoods with higher poverty rates and fewer educational and job opportunities had more signs…
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People With Dementia Are More Likely to Get Covid, and not Recover From It
March 9, 2021
People with dementia are twice as likely to get Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and four times…
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Higher Blood Pressure at Night Tied to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
March 9, 2021
Blood pressure typically varies over the course of 24 hours, and is typically lower at night than during the day.…
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People with Depression or Anxiety May Develop Alzheimer’s at Younger Ages
March 9, 2021
Depression and anxiety are tied to earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report. The study found that…
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Writing Samples May Predict Onset of Alzheimer’s Years Later
March 8, 2021
It’s long been known that people with Alzheimer’s disease have struggles with language that worsen as the disease progresses. Now…
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