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Category: Diagnosis and Causes

Feelings Linger as Memory Fades
November 11, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease may not recall a visit from a loved one. But feelings from the visit may linger…
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People With Alzheimer’s More Likely to Get Pacemakers
September 2, 2014
People who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than their peers with…
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Veterans With Brain Injuries at Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
September 2, 2014
Veterans who have survived traumatic brain injuries are 60 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Epilepsy Often Unrecognized in Early Alzheimer’s
April 7, 2014
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease develop epilepsy, and those who have both conditions are more likely to develop serious memory…
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The Serious Toll of Alzheimer’s
March 12, 2014
A new report suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may kill far more people than previously thought, making it one of the…
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High Blood Sugar Is Linked to Dementia
March 5, 2014
High blood sugar levels, a precursor of diabetes, were tied to an increased risk of dementia in older men and…
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Facts about Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2014
Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease Every 70 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease…
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Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk
January 31, 2014
Anemia, a common condition in the elderly marked by low numbers of red blood cells, may increase the risk of…
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Memory Decline May Be Rapid Before Alzheimer’s Onset
January 27, 2014
A rapid decline in thinking and memory skills often heralds the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. The…
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Paying Attention to Blood Vessel Health in Alzheimer’s Disease
January 16, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems with blood vessels in the brain that may be making symptoms worse, a…
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Hormone Therapy Does Not Lead to Dementia
January 16, 2014
Middle-aged women who take hormone replacement therapy to help ease the hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause are not…
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Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
January 16, 2014
Having skin cancer is never a good thing. But it may have a silver lining. New research shows that having…
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Copper May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
December 31, 2013
Do metals in our environment play a role in Alzheimer’s disease? A new study found that copper, found in drinking…
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New Research from a Colleague of Our Medical Director
December 11, 2013
Dr. Sidney Strickland is a recognized leader in the study of vascular factors and their effects on Alzheimer’s disease. A…
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Appetite Hormone Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
October 31, 2013
Having low levels of leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, is linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in…
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Cancer Drug Shows Disappointing Results for Alzheimer’s
October 31, 2013
A cancer drug called bexarotene failed to live up to its early promise in treating the brain plaques of Alzheimer’s…
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Anesthesia Does Not Lead to Dementia, Study Finds
October 31, 2013
A new study provides reassurance to the millions of people who must undergo major surgery each year: general anesthesia does…
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