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Category: Prevention and Wellness

Lead Exposure Linked to Poor Memory
September 13, 2006
High lead exposure led to problems with thinking and memory years later.
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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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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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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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Legendary Actor and Star Trek Icon, James Doohan, Dies of Alzheimer’s
July 20, 2005
James Doohan, best known to Star Trek fans as Scotty (Montgomery Scott), died Wednesday at the age of 85 of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Early Intervention May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
June 27, 2005
Exercise, diet, even dental hygiene may help keep the brain young.
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Folic Acid May Boost Brain Health
June 24, 2005
A common B vitamin, folic acid, may aid memory in older adults.
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Fat, Forty, and at Risk for Alzheimer’s?
May 5, 2005
Excess weight in middle age may up your risk for dementia.
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Fish Oil Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Fight
March 28, 2005
In mice at least, a diet rich in fish oils aids the brain.
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A Healthy Weight May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
February 21, 2005
Older men who maintain a healthy weight are least likely to develop dementia.
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Be Good to Your Heart, and Your Brain May Thank You
January 24, 2005
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking may all up your risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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A Drink a Day May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
January 19, 2005
Alcohol, in modest amounts, may be good for the brain.
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Alzheimer’s Fighter in Your Spice Rack?
January 18, 2005
Curry spice may help keep the memory sharp.
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An Apple a Day for Alzheimer’s
January 1, 2005
New research highlights how important an apple may be.
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New Year’s Resolution: Keep Your Brain Fit
January 1, 2005
Six Steps to a Sharper Memory
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Can a Cup of Tea a Day Keep Alzheimer’s At Bay?
October 26, 2004
Tea contains substances that may help keep your brain healthy.
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To Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk, Try Walking
September 21, 2004
Even a modest walk a few times a week may help to keep the brain young.
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Fish-Rich Diet May Aid the Brain
September 2, 2004
A diet high in “good” fats may lower your risk for Alzheimer's.
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Spinach, Broccoli May Help Keep the Brain Young.
July 20, 2004
Certain vegetables may aid the brain and memory.
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Can Soy Keep the Mind Sharp?
July 7, 2004
Soy may do little to prevent mental decline, a new study concludes.
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Heavy Social Drinking Damages the Brain
April 15, 2004
People who drink socially, but a lot, may show long-term damage to memory and other skills.
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Smoking Is Bad for Your Brain, Too
March 22, 2004
Mental decline joins the list of many ills related to cigarettes.
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