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Dr. Marc Flajolet
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Paul Greengard – Annual Progress Report
“All attempts to develop a drug that stems the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or reverses its devastating mental decline have…
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Combined Federal Campaign
Thank you for your interest in pledging to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Fisher Center. Here you will find information on workplace…
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Alzheimer’s Tied to Insulin Problems in the Brain
People with diabetes lack the ability to make or use insulin, a hormone that helps the body to maintain healthy…
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Staying Active in Old Age is Associated with Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
Seniors who get exercise every day may reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. And it wasn’t…
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New Imaging Agents Lead to Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
An imaging agent called florbetaben, the latest in a series of new dyes for detecting Alzheimer’s at an earlier stage,…
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Low Levels of Omega-3s Linked to Memory Problems
People who have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats found in fish, may have thinking and memory…
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Mental Stimulation Slows Alzheimer’s Progression
Can doing crossword puzzles or discussing current events help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A new review of the…
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Antioxidant Pills Ineffective in Alzheimer’s Study
Many people take antioxidant supplements like vitamins C and E in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Aricept Helps People With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s
Millions of people with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease take drugs like Aricept (generic name donepezil), which are approved to…
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Smoking Linked to Memory Loss in Men
Men who smoke are more likely to have faster declines in memory as they age than their nonsmoking peers, a…
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Air Pollution May Raise Dementia Risk
Can dirty air be bad for the brain? A new study suggests that smog and other air pollutants may contribute…
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What the Health Care Ruling Means for Seniors
News that the Supreme Court left standing the major provisions of the health care overhaul means that many of the…
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How Crossword Puzzles May Keep Alzheimer’s Away
Reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles and solving challenging puzzles may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now…
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Nicotine Patch Sharpens Memory in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Many people use a nicotine patch to help kick the smoking habit. But wearing a nicotine patch may also help…
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Hospital Stays Are Common for Dementia Sufferers
People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are much more likely to be hospitalized for a range of illnesses…
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Eating Fish Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Eating fish has long been linked with heart health. Now new research adds to growing evidence that fish is good…
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Depression Heightens Dementia Risk in People With Diabetes
Depression is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Diabetes, too, has been linked to…
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Silent Strokes Linked to Memory Loss
About a quarter of older adults may suffer from so-called silent strokes, small areas of damaged brain cells that may…
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Loss of Smell, an Early Alzheimer’s Sign, Reversed in Lab
A poor sense of smell may be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s. Now, researchers have shown that the…
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Early Treatment May Be Key to Alzheimer’s Vaccine Success
Scientists have long sought to develop a vaccine that may prevent the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But so…
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A New Type of Brain Scan to Detect Alzheimer’s Early
A new type of brain scan may help to detect Alzheimer’s early, using no radiation and at less cost than…
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5 Nutrients May Promote Brain Health
Can what you eat help to protect the brain, and possibly help ward off Alzheimer’s disease? A growing body of…
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Family Gatherings and Alzheimer’s
The activity and festivities during Passover and Easter pose special challenges for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. The hurried pace…
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