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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Surfing the Web May Be Good for the Brain

December 17, 2008

Lots of people search the Web for health and medical information, including information about Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research suggests that surfing the Internet may be good for the brain.

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Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s, But More Testing Is Needed

December 17, 2008

A popular drug, valproic acid, used to treat the seizures of epilepsy showed early promise in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

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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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Aiding Alzheimer’s With the Wii Video Game

December 17, 2008

The Wii video game has proven a popular way for young and old to get a mild workout and enjoy some time with friends and family. It may also be a useful aid for people with Alzheimer's as well.

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Stay in School and Challenge the Mind to Keep the Mind Sharp

December 17, 2008

People who have more years of schooling and who work in mentally demanding jobs are less likely to have memory impairment as they age, a new study shows.

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