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Growing Evidence Links Air Pollution to Alzheimer’s Disease
January 6, 2021
Two new studies tie air pollution to the brain changes of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings add to a growing body…
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Credit, Financial Problems May Be an Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 6, 2021
Deterioration over time of someone’s abilities to keep their financial situation under control is more frequent in Alzheimer’s patients. Indeed,…
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Experimental Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s
January 5, 2021
An experimental drug called donanemab showed promise in slowing the decline of Alzheimer’s disease in a medium-size clinical trial. People…
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New Drug, Aducanumab, Fails to Advance in Expert Review
December 10, 2020
A panel of medical experts recommended strongly against approval for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease that is up for…
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Working May Be Good for Your Brain
November 24, 2020
Having a paying job may help to keep the memory sharp in old age. A new study found that American…
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Can Engaging in Leisure Activities Lower Your Dementia Risk?
November 24, 2020
A number of studies have suggested that participating in leisure activities like playing cards or watching movies may help to…
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Three Fourths of Alzheimer’s Patients Are on Risky Medications
November 24, 2020
Nearly three quarters of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are on medications that were not specifically…
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40 Percent of Alzheimer’s Cases Could Be Prevented or Delayed
November 24, 2020
While genetics, advancing age and other factors account for most cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reported that 40…
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Why Snoring Could Be a Sign of Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
November 10, 2020
A new study on sleep apnea, a nighttime breathing disorder often marked by snoring, underscores how sleep troubles may be…
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Good Ear Care May Be Good for Your Brain
November 9, 2020
Could ear wax be impairing your cognitive health? By impairing your hearing, it might. And experts say that we might…
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Breaking News on COVID-19: Global Research Pinpoints the Causes of Many Severe Cases
October 28, 2020
From the onset of the pandemic, the extreme variations in how SARS-CoV-2 affects people have been puzzling. Most individuals experience…
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Brush, Floss and Visit the Dentist to Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
September 25, 2020
In this time of social distancing and coronavirus concerns, here’s an important reminder to keep your dental health in check…
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A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? It May Be Coming
September 25, 2020
Scientists say they are getting closer to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, which would be much cheaper and easier…
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How Music and Film Can Teach People About Alzheimer’s Disease
September 24, 2020
A college course that taught music and film and brought students into dementia care facilities shows how the arts can…
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Deep Sleep May Help Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s Onset
September 15, 2020
Sound, restorative sleep may help gird the brain against the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists report. And the more of…
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Risk Depression
Alzheimer’s Caregivers at Risk for Depression
September 15, 2020
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can increase the risk of depression in caregivers, and symptoms of depression…
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Flu Shot Vaccine
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
August 18, 2020
As coronavirus continues to pose a threat, it may be particularly important to get a flu shot this year. Influenza…
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The Ups and Downs of New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
August 11, 2020
Two new studies underscore the ongoing challenges of finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. One study reported that a drug…
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Fish as Brain Food, Combating the Effects of Pollution
August 6, 2020
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, respiratory disease, cancer and early death. It has…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Put You at Risk for Alzheimer’s
July 13, 2020
People with inflammatory bowel disease are up to six times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those without the…
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Being Overweight May Be Bad for Your Brain
July 13, 2020
Need more incentive to keep your weight down? A large new analysis confirms that carrying excess weight increases your risk…
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Why More Women Than Men Get Alzheimer’s Disease
July 13, 2020
About two thirds of people with Alzheimer’s disease are women. Scientists have long thought the main reason why more women…
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5 Ways to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
July 13, 2020
Adopting four of five healthy lifestyle measures may lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 60 percent,…
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Heart Risks Tied to Increased Dementia Risks
July 13, 2020
Having risk factors for heart disease and stroke is associated with brain changes that may predict memory and thinking problems…
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