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Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

April 6, 2010

April 6, 2010 Certain medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a new…

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Drowsiness, Staring and Mental Lapses May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease

March 24, 2010

Seniors who feel drowsy much of the time, or who have periods when they stare into space or their thinking seems illogical or disorganized, may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...

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Can a Nutritional Drink Help People With Alzheimer’s?

March 24, 2010

An experimental nutritional drink is being tested that aims to boost the cognitive abilities of those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

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Belly Fat in Middle Age Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

February 18, 2010

Women who store fat on their waist in their 40s and 50s are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in old age than their thin-waisted peers.

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Apathy a Common Problem in Alzheimer’s

January 29, 2010

Most people think of memory loss when they think of Alzheimer's. But the disease can cause a wide range of behavioral and personality changes as well...

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Fat Hormone Leptin Linked to Alzheimer’s

January 27, 2010

Older men and women with high levels of leptin, a hormone made by fat cells and linked to appetite regulation, may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to those with low levels of the hormone, a new study reports.

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Imaging Test May Predict Progression to Alzheimer’s

January 27, 2010

An imaging agent called Pittsburgh compound B may allow doctors to detect Alzheimer's at very early stages, before memory loss and other symptoms become evident...

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F.D.A. Approves New Generic Form of Aricept

January 27, 2010

Aricept, the widely prescribed drug for early to middle stages Alzheimer's disease, is now available in a generic form that dissolves on the tongue, after the Food and Drug Administration approved the generic drug for sale in the United States...

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Simple Written Exam May Detect Alzheimer’s Early

January 20, 2010

A quick and simple mental agility quiz may help detect Alzheimer's disease more easily and accurately...

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Mildly High Cholesterol at Midlife Is Linked to Alzheimer’s

January 20, 2010

Men and women whose cholesterol levels were mildly elevated in middle age are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as they grow old...

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Common Estate Planning Errors

January 6, 2010

It is essential for individuals to address their estate planning sooner rather than later. However, it is equally important to…

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Eating Fish Boosts Brain Health

January 5, 2010

There's more good news on the fish front: A large study conducted in developing countries found that a diet rich in fish may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia...

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Doing Crossword Puzzles May Help Delay Alzheimer’s Onset

January 5, 2010

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that mentally challenging activities like word games, playing cards, reading and writing may delay the rapid memory loss that occurs with Alzheimer's disease.

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Lack of Sleep May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s

December 23, 2009

Sleep deprivation may be bad for the brain, a new study in mice suggests...

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Knowing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s

December 23, 2009

Would you want to know your risk for Alzheimer's disease? New genetic tests make it possible to learn if you carry a gene that make you susceptible to developing severe memory loss and problems with thinking in old age.

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Obesity Linked to Alzheimer’s

December 23, 2009

Being overweight or obese leads to brain shrinkage in old age and, researchers say, and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...

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Whites and Blacks With Alzheimer’s Equally Likely to Die Prematurely

December 23, 2009

People with Alzheimer's disease tend to die earlier than their mentally intact, age-matched peers. Both whites and blacks seem to be equally affected...

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High Blood Pressure and Inflammation Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

December 7, 2009

A new study has found that offspring of those with Alzheimer's are more likely to have high blood pressure and signs of inflammation than those whose parents did not have Alzheimer's.

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Strong Muscles May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s in Old Age

December 7, 2009

Older adults who maintain their muscle strength are at lower risk of memory problems and Alzheimer's disease than those who are weaker, a new study shows...

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The Physical Toll of Alzheimer’s Disease

December 7, 2009

Alzheimer's remains a leading cause of death, yet many consider it a disease of mind and memory. But there are physical tolls on the body of Alzheimer's...

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Thinking Problems May Occur Long Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

November 23, 2009

Problems with thinking and visual perception may occur years before the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease becomes apparent...

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Problems Balancing the Checkbook May Signal Early Alzheimer’s

November 23, 2009

Whether it's counting coins, paying bills or balancing the checkbook, money matters are a challenge for anyone with Alzheimer's disease. Problems handling finances are also often an early warning sign for onset of the illness, new research finds.

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Mediterranean Diet and Exercise May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s

November 23, 2009

Various studies suggest that a heart-healthy Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits and vegetables and low in meat, may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease...

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Infections May Hasten Decline of Alzheimer’s

November 16, 2009

Colds and other infections may hasten the decline in memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report...

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