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Vitamin D May Be Good for the Brain
April 13, 2009
Vitamin D, sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because the body makes it upon exposure to sunlight, may help protect the brain against the ravages of dementia...
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Having a Parent With Dementia May Affect Memory in Midlife
April 13, 2009
If your mother or father has Alzheimer's disease, you may be at increased risk of memory problems in middle age...
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Brain Factor BDNF Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
April 13, 2009
A protein made in the brain showed early promise in halting and reversing age-related brain damage in rats, mice and monkeys...
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Brain Scans Support Cognitive Reserve Theory for Preventing Alzheimer’s
April 13, 2009
Education may provide mental reserves that help to keep the brain agile into old age...
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Reading, Crafts Help Keep the Brain Young
April 13, 2009
More good news on the neurobics front: Reading books, playing games or engaging in computer activities or crafts like pottery or quilting helps keep the brain young into old age...
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Mediterranean Diet Helps Ward Off Memory Loss
March 9, 2009
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats appeared to lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment, a form of memory loss that often precedes Alzheimer's disease.
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Can Doctors Tell When It’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys?
March 9, 2009
A new study shows doctors may be able to use tests of thinking and perception to help determine whether a person with Alzheimer's disease can safely get behind the wheel.
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Education Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk, But Not Rate of Mental Decline
March 9, 2009
Completing high school, or having a college or graduate degree, is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's in old age.
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Popular Drugs Can Impair Memory
March 9, 2009
Medications commonly prescribed to seniors with a wide range of medical complaints can impair memory, a new study reports.
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Abuse of Alzheimer’s Patients Common Among Family Caregivers
March 9, 2009
More than half of those who cared for a relative with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia admitted to researchers that they had mistreated them.
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Outgoing, Relaxed People May Be Less Likely to Get Alzheimer’s
March 9, 2009
People who are socially engaged and can easily brush off stress may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's.
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Drug Cocktail May Slow Alzheimer’s
March 3, 2009
Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer's drugs.
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Drinking Coffee in Mid-Life May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
January 27, 2009
Middle-aged men and women who drank three to five cups of coffee a day were less likely to get Alzheimer's disease in old age.
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Anti-psychotic Drugs Pose Fatal Risks in People With Alzheimer’s
January 27, 2009
Patients with Alzheimer's disease who take antipsychotic drugs may be at increased risk for death.
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Alzheimer’s Often Missed as Cause of Death
January 12, 2009
Alzheimer's disease may be under-reported as a cause of death and often is not cited on death certificates...
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Bizarre Sleep Disorder Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
January 12, 2009
People with a bizarre sleep disorder that causes them to kick, punch and cry out while dreaming are at dramatically increased risk of developing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases...
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10 Tips for Keeping the Brain Sharp Into 2009
January 5, 2009
One piece of excellent news in the past year was that brain health seems to be improving among older Americans.
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Blood Sugar Linked to Aging Brain
December 30, 2008
Keeping blood sugar in check is not just a key to preventing diabetes. It may also help to keep the brain sharp into old age.
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A Starved Brain May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
December 29, 2008
A slow but persistent lack of nutrients in the brain may be a critical factor in causing some forms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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Razadyne Shows Modest Benefits for Severe Alzheimer’s
December 29, 2008
People in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease may benefit from the drug galantamine, according to a large new study from Europe.
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Can a Fast-Food Diet Hasten the Onset of Alzheimer’s?
December 29, 2008
Junk food high in fat, cholesterol and sugar could hasten the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggest.
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Sleep Apnea Is a Concern in People With Alzheimer’s
December 29, 2008
Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects some 20 million Americans, may be a problem for people with Alzheimer's, too.
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B Vitamins Show No Benefits for Slowing the Decline of Alzheimer’s
December 17, 2008
High doses of B vitamins did not slow thinking and memory declines in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a rigorous new report.
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High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Cut Survival in People With Alzheimer’s
December 17, 2008
People with Alzheimer's disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to die sooner than people without such disorders.
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