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The Mental Health Toll of Alzheimer’s Caregiving
People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease are at high risk of developing symptoms of depression that…
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Sinatra, Satchmo and the Alzheimer’s Connection
Need an easy, drug-free way to help make caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s a little easier? Try adding…
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What Our Dreams May Tell Us About Our Alzheimer’s Risk
Middle aged men and women who have troubling dreams at least once a week are at increased risk of cognitive…
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How Covid May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Here’s another reason to avoid getting Covid-19: It may increase your Alzheimer’s risk. People 65 and older who got Covid…
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Walk This Many Steps a Day to Halve Your Dementia Risk
Numerous studies have shown that walking is good for your health, including the health of your brain. Now a large…
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What Popular Word Game Can Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?
More good news on the Alzheimer’s prevention front: a large analysis found that leisure-time activities may reduce the risk of…
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Sitting is sitting… Except When It’s Not
Not all sitting is the same when it comes to brain health, according to a new report. The study found…
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Does the Caregiver Also Need Care?
Many people 50 and older worry that their memory is slipping and that it might be an early sign of…
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What Dreaded Activities Lower Alzheimer’s Risk?
Activities that keep you physically and mentally active are linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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These Popular Foods May Add to Dementia Risk
People who regularly eat a lot of highly processed foods and drinks like cheeseburgers, chips, fried chicken, sausage, pizza, biscuits…
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The No. 1 Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
Many factors help explain why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease. The genes you inherit and advancing age are among the…
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What Every Alzheimer’s Caregiver Should Know About This Leading Cause of Disability
New research sheds light on one of the most common problems in older people: falls, which are of particular concern…
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Women May Require More of This In Order To Prevent Dementia
Numerous studies suggest that regular physical activity and cognitively challenging activities like reading and doing crossword puzzles may bolster the…
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Hormones and Memory Connection
Menopause, the time in a woman’s life when levels of the female sex hormone estrogen drop and menstrual cycles stop,…
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Which Common Vitamin Could Lower Dementia Risk?
Taking measures to assure you have adequate levels of vitamin D may help to keep the brain in good working…
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This Powerhouse Berry Boosts Brain Power
Experts often advise a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables for optimal brain health. Now a new study suggests…
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Does Talk Therapy Have An Impact on Alzheimer’s?
Depression is common in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and people with the condition are often prescribed antidepressants and other behavior-modifying…
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Nearly Half of Older Americans Could Cut Their Alzheimer’s Risk
Almost half of American men and women aged 45 and over could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by…
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Social Isolation Can Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Being socially cut off from others can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to…
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Alzheimer’s in Your Family? 7 Health Habits May Lower Your Risk
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have identified seven steps for maintaining optimal brain health throughout life. The…
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Dementia Risks Vary in the Later Decades of Life
Heart disease and diabetes are well known risk factors for dementia in later life. Now a new study shows that…
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3 Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables That May Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
A very large number of studies suggest that antioxidants, the natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and other foods, may…
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Loss of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
A declining sense of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new report confirms. The study found…
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Mindfulness Techniques May Help Ward Off Depression in Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll on both mind and body. The near-constant stresses…
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