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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Diabetes Treatments May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s Disease
June 6, 2019
People with Type 2 diabetes should be treated promptly for their disease, which will not only help to manage their…
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Mushrooms Help Memory
Can Mushrooms Help Your Memory?
June 5, 2019
Eating mushrooms may be good for your brain. A study found that older men and women who ate mushrooms as…
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Brain Scans Aid in Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
May 17, 2019
Specialized brain scans can have a big impact on the way doctors manage patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
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Lack of Deep Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
April 10, 2019
Older people who don’t sleep deeply have changes in the brain typical of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.…
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Inflammation in Middle Age Tied to Thinking and Memory Problems Later
April 2, 2019
Men and women who had high levels of inflammatory blood markers in their 50s were at increased risk of developing…
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For Brain Health, Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
March 28, 2019
What’s the best diet to promote a healthy brain? A heart-healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables and…
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Keeping Physically and Mentally Active at Midlife May Cut Dementia Risk
March 25, 2019
Staying active is not only good for the mind and body. It may also be good for the brain, according…
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How Exercise May Help Fend Off Alzheimer’s Disease
March 19, 2019
Regular exercise has been linked to a longer life and all kinds of benefits for the body, including the brain.…
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The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 8th Consecutive Year
March 11, 2019
New York, NY, March 2019 – The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation’s outstanding financial stewardship and commitment to accountability…
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6 Months of Moderate Exercise Can Sharpen the Mind
February 28, 2019
Older men and women with thinking and memory problems showed improvements in cognitive skills after six months of moderate exercise,…
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Buyer Beware: Dietary Supplement’s Won’t Cure Alzheimer’s Disease
February 28, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on makers of dietary supplements that claim to cure Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Frailty May Increase Susceptibility to Alzheimer’s Disease
February 21, 2019
Older adults who are frail are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new report found. Frailty increased the…
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Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Help Keep Memory Sharp
February 21, 2019
Older people with high blood pressure who got intensive treatment to lower their blood pressure were at lower risk of…
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Scientists get a ‘total surprise’ and a promising new clue for how to cure Alzheimer’s
February 7, 2019
By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com A new culprit has emerged in the quest to understand how…
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Inflammation May Spur the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 25, 2019
About 25 percent of people carry a gene that increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age. But…
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High Blood Pressure of Pregnancy Tied to Late-Life Dementia
January 25, 2019
Women who develop dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, a condition known as pre-eclampsia, are at increased risk of developing…
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Foods for Brain Health? Try Leafy Greens, Red and Orange Veggies, Berries and Orange Juice
January 25, 2019
Consuming leafy greens like spinach and lettuce, red and dark orange vegetables, berries and orange juice may be good for…
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Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Share Genetic Links
January 25, 2019
A healthy heart and vascular system is tied to a healthier brain, a growing body of research shows. Now scientists…
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Widely Used Office Dementia Tests Are Often Inaccurate
January 23, 2019
Quick tests of memory and thinking skills are often inaccurate in determining who might be in the early stages of…
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Some 44 Million People Have Alzheimer’s Worldwide
January 16, 2019
How many people are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? About 44 million, according to a new…
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To Drive or Not to Drive? Questions to Ask
January 10, 2019
Driving can be an important source of autonomy and self-esteem for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, providing…
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Heart Rhythm Disorder, A-Fib, Tied to Dementia Risk
January 8, 2019
People with an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation are more likely to experience declines in thinking and memory skills…
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Exercise May Prevent Falls in Those with Alzheimer’s Disease
January 3, 2019
Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and disability in elderly men and women, and they may even hasten…
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Fisher Center For Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Wins Fall 2018 Digital Health Awards®
December 13, 2018
NEW YORK, December 13, 2018 – The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (Fisher Center), a leader in novel Alzheimer’s…
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