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To Drive or Not to Drive? Questions to Ask
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
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
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®
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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Nearly 14 Million Americans Will Have Alzheimer’s Disease by 2060
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 14 million Americans aged 65 and older will have …
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The Driving and Car Key Dilemma of Alzheimer’s Disease
Men and women in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may be able to continue driving for a time, but…
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Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
A long-term study of aging men and women found that those who said they were often very sleepy during the…
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Stress May Affect Memory and Brain Size
Men and women who had high blood levels of cortisol, the so-called stress hormone, performed worse on tests of memory…
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Memory and Thinking Skills May Wane in Winter Months
Memory and thinking skills may vary by season for people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report. Investigators found…
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High Blood Pressure at Age 50 Tied to Dementia Later in Life
Having high blood pressure at age 50 is linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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Experimental Drug, Fails to Benefit Alzheimer’s Patients
In a rigorous late-stage trial, an experimental drug called verubecestat failed to improve memory and thinking skills or slow the…
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High Fat, High Sugar Diet Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Can our long-term diets influence the course of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study found that aging mice fed a high…
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Kidney Dialysis Patients at High Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Older men and women undergoing dialysis for kidney disease face an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms…
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Healthier Heart, Healthier Brain
Older men and women who had the highest levels of cardiovascular health were at less risk of developing dementia than…
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New Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s
A new drug showed promise in both reducing the plaques that build up in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s…
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Pain Relievers Present Special Hazards in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia were especially likely to suffer from harmful side effects from commonly…
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Giving Up the Guns When a Family Member Has Alzheimer’s
Anyone who cares for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease knows the challenges that can arise…
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Care Management Program Is Reducing Need for Anti-anxiety Medication and Visits to the Hospital/Emergency Room
New York, NY, August 2018 – Last year researchers at the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Alzheimer Disease Education and…
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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Earns Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar
One of the nation’s nonprofit leaders, GuideStar, awarded the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation their Gold Seal of transparency…
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2 Hours a Week of Exercise Can Boost Brain Health
Exercising for at least 52 hours over a six month period — for an average of about two hours a…
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‘Exergames,’ Which Combine Exercise and Games, May Benefit Brain Health
Regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia later in life.…
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Eat Fish, Fruit, Vegetables and Nuts for Brain Health
Older men and women who eat a healthy diet tend to have larger brains, which may help to protect against…
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Daytime Sleepiness May Be Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s
Older adults who were excessively sleepy during the day showed signs of brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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Alzheimer’s Disease Increases the Risk of Falls
Falls are common in older men and women, and can lead to prolonged hospital stays and serious medical complications. Falls…
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