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Can Cholesterol Pills Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

October 22, 2007

Statin drugs, taken for the heart, also have effects on the brain.

Aricept Proves Ineffective for the Agitation of Alzheimer’s

October 22, 2007

Aricept, a drug commonly prescribed to treat cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's, proved no more effective than a placebo for easing agitation, restlessness, and other behavioral symptoms of the disease.

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A Warning for High-School Dropouts

October 22, 2007

Not finishing high school may lead to memory problems.

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Are You Conscientious? You May Be Less Likely to Get Alzheimer’s

October 22, 2007

Discipline and purpose may be markers for a dementia-resistant brain.

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Exploring the Link Between Body Weight and Alzheimer’s

October 17, 2007

Carrying excess weight has been linked to a variety of chronic ailments, including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. Being overweight in middle age has also been linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease late in life...

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Counseling Helps Alzheimer’s Caregivers Stay Healthy

September 17, 2007

Counseling and support is not just good for easing stress in those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. It may also boost physical health as well...

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Ovary Removal Can Take a Toll on Memory in Younger Women

September 12, 2007

Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause are at an increased risk of developing memory problems or dementia down the road.

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Reversing Memory Loss

August 30, 2007

A new study gives insights into the way the brain and memories work, raising the possibility that it may one day be possible to develop a drug to recover lost memories. The findings could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's.

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Weight Loss May Occur Years Before Alzheimer’s Onset in Women

August 30, 2007

Women who have dementia start losing weight at least 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, a new study shows.

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More Coffee? It May Keep the Memory Sharp

August 6, 2007

Researchers report that older women who drank three or more cups of coffee a day, or an equivalent amount of caffeine-rich tea, had sharper memories...

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Skin Patch Approved for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2007

A skin patch that delivers small, continuous doses of the Alzheimer's drug Exelon throughout the day was approved for sale in the United States earlier this month.

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A Dash of Spice to Fight Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2007

Turmeric, the main ingredient in curry spice, may contain an immune-boosting substance that helps protect the brain against Alzheimer's, researchers report.

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Aricept Eases Symptoms of Severe Alzheimer’s Disease

July 30, 2007

Aricept, a drug commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, showed modest benefits for people with severe disease.

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Memory Problems Often Lead to Restless Nights

July 26, 2007

Older women who have memory problems are more likely than those with intact memories to have problems falling asleep and staying asleep, a new study reports.

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Fish Oil May Ease Agitation and Depression of Alzheimer’s

July 5, 2007

Omega-3 fatty acids, the "good" fats found in salmon and other fatty fish, may ease agitation and depression in some people with Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

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Poor Scent Detection May Signal Early Alzheimer’s

July 5, 2007

An inability to detect common odors may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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How Head Injuries, Strokes Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

June 25, 2007

Researchers have discovered new clues as to how strokes or head trauma may increase Alzheimer's risk

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Alzheimer’s Cases to Quadruple Worldwide by 2050

June 25, 2007

More than 26 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. That number will quadruple to more than 106 million by 2050...

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Stress-Prone People More Likely to Develop Memory Problems

June 20, 2007

People who are easily distressed or flustered and who are prone to emotions such as anxiety and depression are more likely to develop memory problems as they age than more easygoing people, according to a new study.

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Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

June 1, 2007

Inflammation, long linked to heart disease and other ills, may play an important role in Alzheimer's disease as well, a new study suggests.

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A Drink A Day To Keep Alzheimer’s Away

May 24, 2007

Imbibing a daily glass or wine or other alcoholic drink may slow the progression to Alzheimer's disease in people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

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Brain Scans Identify Abnormal Protein Deposits in People with Memory Problems

May 10, 2007

Brain scans of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a form of memory loss that sometimes progresses to Alzheimer's disease, show brain defects similar to those of early Alzheimer's disease...

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Common Pain Relievers Do Not Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

May 10, 2007

Popular pain and inflammation fighters like aspirin and Aleve, promoted by some as a possible preventive against Alzheimer's disease, did nothing to stave off dementia or memory loss in those who took them...

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Estrogen Use Before Age 65 Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk

May 8, 2007

Women who use hormone therapy before the age of 65 could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows...

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