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Visit This Doctor for Better Brain Health
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As many as 100,000 cases of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia could have been better managed or even…
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Another Alzheimer’s Risk Factor
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Which Games Are Best for the Brain?
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Better Slumber Equals Better Brain Health
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Which Food Group is a Proven Brain-Booster?
November 2, 2022
More good news on the food and brain health front: A new study found that people in their 40s and…
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The Mental Health Toll of Alzheimer’s Caregiving
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Sinatra, Satchmo and the Alzheimer’s Connection
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What Our Dreams May Tell Us About Our Alzheimer’s Risk
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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
October 5, 2022
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Walk This Many Steps a Day to Halve Your Dementia Risk
October 5, 2022
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?
September 21, 2022
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Sitting is sitting… Except When It’s Not
September 21, 2022
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Does the Caregiver Also Need Care?
September 7, 2022
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?
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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
August 24, 2022
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The No. 1 Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
August 24, 2022
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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August 10, 2022
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Women May Require More of This In Order To Prevent Dementia
August 10, 2022
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
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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?
July 13, 2022
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This Powerhouse Berry Boosts Brain Power
July 13, 2022
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