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Nearly 14 Million Americans Will Have Alzheimer’s Disease by 2060
December 5, 2018
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
November 28, 2018
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
November 28, 2018
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
November 21, 2018
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
October 31, 2018
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
October 11, 2018
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
October 11, 2018
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
October 10, 2018
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
October 4, 2018
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
September 25, 2018
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
September 18, 2018
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
September 5, 2018
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
August 30, 2018
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
August 16, 2018
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
July 31, 2018
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
June 21, 2018
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
June 21, 2018
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
June 11, 2018
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
June 1, 2018
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
June 1, 2018
Falls are common in older men and women, and can lead to prolonged hospital stays and serious medical complications. Falls…
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Music May Ease the Anxiety of Alzheimer’s
May 17, 2018
More good news on the music and Alzheimer’s front. Researchers report that music activates parts of the brain spared by…
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Beet Compound Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
May 17, 2018
A substance found in beets that gives the root vegetables their rich color could help to fight the brain damage…
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A Single Night of Not Sleeping Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
May 15, 2018
Not sleeping for just one night produced brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. The study found…
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Should Alzheimer’s Patients Drink Coffee?
May 15, 2018
Anyone who enjoys the jolt of a cup of coffee in the morning knows that caffeine can provide a mental…
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