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Category: Prevention and Wellness

How Meditation May Help Against Alzheimer’s
March 25, 2013
Meditation is commonly used to reduce stress and provide a sense of well-being. Now researchers are finding that meditation may…
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Reducing Clutter May Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2013
Making life easier for someone with Alzheimer’s disease may mean making such simple changes as limiting household clutter, according to…
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The Decades-Long Slide of Alzheimer’s
January 24, 2013
Memory loss and personality changes are clear signs of Alzheimer’s, though scientists have become increasingly aware of subtle changes in…
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In Search of a Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s
November 19, 2012
Is there a medication to prevent Alzheimer’s? Not yet, but scientists will soon begin testing to determine whether a drug…
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How a Sense of Purpose in Life May Help Slow Alzheimer’s
November 13, 2012
Having a firm purpose in life may help to dampen the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. A…
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Staying Active in Old Age is Associated with Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
September 10, 2012
Seniors who get exercise every day may reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. And it wasn’t…
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Low Levels of Omega-3s Linked to Memory Problems
September 10, 2012
People who have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats found in fish, may have thinking and memory…
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Mental Stimulation Slows Alzheimer’s Progression
August 21, 2012
Can doing crossword puzzles or discussing current events help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A new review of the…
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Smoking Linked to Memory Loss in Men
July 4, 2012
Men who smoke are more likely to have faster declines in memory as they age than their nonsmoking peers, a…
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Air Pollution May Raise Dementia Risk
July 4, 2012
Can dirty air be bad for the brain? A new study suggests that smog and other air pollutants may contribute…
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How Crossword Puzzles May Keep Alzheimer’s Away
June 10, 2012
Reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles and solving challenging puzzles may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now…
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Nicotine Patch Sharpens Memory in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
June 10, 2012
Many people use a nicotine patch to help kick the smoking habit. But wearing a nicotine patch may also help…
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Eating Fish Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s
June 4, 2012
Eating fish has long been linked with heart health. Now new research adds to growing evidence that fish is good…
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Depression Heightens Dementia Risk in People With Diabetes
June 4, 2012
Depression is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Diabetes, too, has been linked to…
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Early Treatment May Be Key to Alzheimer’s Vaccine Success
May 7, 2012
Scientists have long sought to develop a vaccine that may prevent the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But so…
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5 Nutrients May Promote Brain Health
April 4, 2012
Can what you eat help to protect the brain, and possibly help ward off Alzheimer’s disease? A growing body of…
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How Exercise May Ward Off Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2012
A daily walk or jog may help to ward off the memory loss of Alzheimer’s, a new study suggests, particularly…
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Rating Your Health as Poor Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
March 20, 2012
Would you rate your health as fair or poor? You may be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new…
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Cataract Surgery Can Ease Alzheimer’s Symptoms
February 7, 2012
Elderly men and women with mild Alzheimer’s disease and cataracts can benefit from cataract surgery, a new report shows. The…
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Walk to Keep the Memory Sharp
December 27, 2011
Many studies suggest that daily activities like walking may help keep the memory sharp. Now a growing number of studies…
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Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
November 4, 2011
Want to lower your Alzheimer’s risk? A drink or two a day may help, according to a new report. But…
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
November 2, 2011
Many cases of Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be prevented by certain lifestyle measures like quitting smoking and getting more exercise,…
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Looking to the Kitchen for an Alzheimer’s Cure
September 28, 2011
Coffee, broccoli and cinnamon are among the common foods that scientists are investigating in search of new treatments for Alzheimer’s…
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Insulin Squirt Helps People With Early Alzheimer’s
September 28, 2011
An intriguing early report found that a squirt of insulin deep into the nose helped ease the symptoms of early…
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