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Play a Song, or Sing Along, for Alzheimer’s
February 1, 2006
People with Alzheimer's can benefit from the soothing effects of music.
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Three New Studies Aimed at Alzheimer’s Caregivers
January 23, 2006
New York University School of Medicine is currently recruiting participants.
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Social Support and Counseling Help Ease the Burden of Caregiving
January 23, 2006
Counseling and support can help ease feelings of sadness and isolation in caregivers.
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Government Aims to Speed Testing of New Drugs
January 23, 2006
FDA steps would simplify early testing of medications for Alzheimer's and other ills.
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New Study to Examine Effects of Namenda and Caregiving for Alzheimer’s
January 11, 2006
People with Alzheimer's who qualify for the trial will receive Namenda at no charge.
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Namenda Appears Effective and Safe in Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s Over at Least One Year of Treatment
January 10, 2006
Research confirms the continuing safety and effectiveness of Namenda for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
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Broad Range of Psychosis Fighters Pose Risks in Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 29, 2005
Many popular medications to ease agitation carry potentially serious risks.
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Let’s Toast to an Alzheimer’s-Free New Year
December 29, 2005
A healthy lifestyle may go a long way in keeping the mind young and alert.
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Testosterone Therapy May Help Elderly Men with Mild Alzheimer’s
December 28, 2005
Hormone replacement therapy with Testosterone, may provide benefits for men in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Another Person Develops Dementia Every Seven Seconds
December 28, 2005
Alzheimer's cases are set to double every 20 years.
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Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
December 6, 2005
Medicines that lower cholesterol may help ward off mental decline.
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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Are At High Risk for Gum Disease
December 6, 2005
Those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's are at increased risk of dental problems.
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A Museum Visit May Open Doors for People with Alzheimer’s
November 14, 2005
Art therapy may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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Is It Okay to Sign Up a Loved One with Alzheimer’s for a Research Study?
November 7, 2005
Study sheds new light on informed consent and clinical trials.
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Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s
November 1, 2005
An experimental cancer fighter called bryostatin boosted long-term memory in lab tests.
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A Fish-Rich Diet May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
October 17, 2005
Eating fish at least once a week slowed memory loss in seniors.
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Obesity at Midlife May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
October 10, 2005
Being obese in your middle years may increase your chances of developing dementia later.
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Green Tea May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
October 8, 2005
A compound in green tea blocks a brain-damaging compound.
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How Should I Care For A Loved One With Dementia/Special Needs During a Hurricane?
September 22, 2005
Some helpful tips.
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Signs of Alzheimer’s May Be Present 10 Years Before Diagnosis
August 29, 2005
Subtle mental deficits appeared in seniors long before Alzheimer's became apparent.
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The Latest on Folic Acid and Alzheimer’s Prevention
August 15, 2005
Getting enough folic acid, may help ward off Alzheimer's in old age.
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Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Carry Serious Risks
August 12, 2005
April 12, 2005 Many popular medications prescribed for agitation, behavioral disturbances, and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease carry serious risks,…
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High Insulin Levels Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
August 8, 2005
Elevated levels of insulin may lead to inflammation and play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's.
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Fisher Center Scientists Probe the Root Cause of Alzheimer’s
August 8, 2005
Connections between nerve cells in the brain may play a key role in Alzheimer's development.
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