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Foods That Fight Inflammation May Lower Dementia Risk
December 6, 2021
Older men and women who ate a diet high in foods that fight inflammation were at lower risk of developing…
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What London Cab Drivers Can Teach Us About the Alzheimer’s Brain
December 6, 2021
Taxi drivers in London have to complete one of the most difficult memorization tests in the world: a detailed exam…
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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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Old Drug May Offer New Tricks for Alzheimer’s Disease
November 8, 2021
A drug that has been used for decades to treat fluid buildup in the body showed promise in preventing Alzheimer’s…
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Two Servings of Fish a Week May Help Protect Against Dementia
November 4, 2021
Older men and women who ate at least two servings of fish a week were at lower risk of developing…
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Happier Young Adults May Be at Lower Risk of Dementia
November 3, 2021
Being happy as a young adult may help to protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia later in life.…
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Could Light Therapy Help People with Alzheimer’s Disease?
October 19, 2021
A newly proposed study seeks to explore whether delivering light to people with Alzheimer’s disease may help them to sleep…
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Stimulant Drug May Reduce Apathy in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
October 18, 2021
The drug methylphenidate, a stimulant also known as Ritalin, may reduce apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits were…
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At Risk for Alzheimer’s? A MIND Diet May Help
October 15, 2021
New evidence supports the idea that what you eat can have benefits for brain health. The study found that eating…
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A Report on COVID-19 Research Conducted by Jean-Laurent Casanova
September 22, 2021
At the onset of the pandemic, Jean-Laurent Casanova set out to answer the question “why is there so much variation…
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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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Too Little, or Too Much, Sleep Tied to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
September 21, 2021
Sleeping fewer than six hours a night, or more than nine hours a night, is tied to an increased risk…
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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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Having a Listener You Can Depend On Is Good for Your Brain
September 13, 2021
Numerous studies suggest that having a strong social network may be beneficial to protect the brain against the ravages of…
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Widespread Pain Tied to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
September 13, 2021
Widespread pain, a common type of chronic pain that can affect many areas of the body, is tied to an…
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Why a Mentally Challenging Job May Be Good for the Brain
September 10, 2021
Numerous studies have found that a mentally challenging job may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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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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Playing Music or Singing Has Benefits for People with Dementia
August 19, 2021
Singing or playing a musical instrument is beneficial for people with dementia or serious memory problems, a new analysis found.…
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Foods to Fight Memory Loss? Try Orange Juice, Berries and Peppers
August 6, 2021
A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables may help to ward off memory loss, according to a new analysis…
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A Brisk Walk, Three Times a Week, May Help Keep the Brain Young
August 4, 2021
Older men and women who walked briskly for 40 minutes, three times a week, showed improvements in the white matter…
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Mentally Challenging Puzzles May Be Good for Your Brain
August 3, 2021
Reading, solving puzzles and engaging in other mentally challenging activities later in life may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease…
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Having the Same Home Nurse Improves Outcomes in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
July 23, 2021
When people with Alzheimer’s disease who require hospital care are discharged from the hospital, they typically receive follow-up care at…
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Why a Covid Vaccine Is So Important for Someone With Alzheimer’s
July 23, 2021
Alzheimer’s disease raises the risk that someone infected with the novel coronavirus will come down with severe Covid and die,…
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Drugmaker Eli Lilly to Seek Approval for New Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab
July 13, 2021
The drugmaker Eli Lilly announced that it will seek fast approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new…
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