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‘Squeezed’ Blood Vessels in the Brain May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Onset
July 29, 2019
Blood flow to the brain becomes sharply reduced early in the course of Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists may have discovered…
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Are We Getting Closer to an Alzheimer’s Vaccine?
July 29, 2019
A vaccine to prevent Alzheimer’s disease is a sort of holy grail in the Alzheimer’s research world. But so far…
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Why More Women Than Men Have Alzheimer’s Disease
July 29, 2019
Two thirds of those with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and researchers are finding new clues about why. One logical reason…
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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
July 29, 2019
Many men who are treated for prostate cancer receive androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT, as part of their treatment. ADT…
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Exercise Can Help Keep the Brain ‘Young’
July 18, 2019
Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for the body, and a growing body of evidence shows it is also…
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Drug Companies Halt Trials of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease
July 2, 2019
The drug makers Biogen and Eisai have decided to abandon late-stage testing of a promising new drug for Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Fighting Gum Disease May Aid in Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
June 19, 2019
Good dental health may be important for maintaining good brain health, according to a new report. Researchers found that people…
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Diabetes Treatments May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s Disease
June 6, 2019
People with Type 2 diabetes should be treated promptly for their disease, which will not only help to manage their…
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Can Mushrooms Help Your Memory?
June 5, 2019
Eating mushrooms may be good for your brain. A study found that older men and women who ate mushrooms as…
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Brain Scans Aid in Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
May 17, 2019
Specialized brain scans can have a big impact on the way doctors manage patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
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Lack of Deep Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
April 10, 2019
Older people who don’t sleep deeply have changes in the brain typical of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.…
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Inflammation in Middle Age Tied to Thinking and Memory Problems Later
April 2, 2019
Men and women who had high levels of inflammatory blood markers in their 50s were at increased risk of developing…
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For Brain Health, Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
March 28, 2019
What’s the best diet to promote a healthy brain? A heart-healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables and…
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Keeping Physically and Mentally Active at Midlife May Cut Dementia Risk
March 25, 2019
Staying active is not only good for the mind and body. It may also be good for the brain, according…
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How Exercise May Help Fend Off Alzheimer’s Disease
March 19, 2019
Regular exercise has been linked to a longer life and all kinds of benefits for the body, including the brain.…
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The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 8th Consecutive Year
March 11, 2019
New York, NY, March 2019 – The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation’s outstanding financial stewardship and commitment to accountability…
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6 Months of Moderate Exercise Can Sharpen the Mind
February 28, 2019
Older men and women with thinking and memory problems showed improvements in cognitive skills after six months of moderate exercise,…
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Buyer Beware: Dietary Supplement’s Won’t Cure Alzheimer’s Disease
February 28, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on makers of dietary supplements that claim to cure Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Frailty May Increase Susceptibility to Alzheimer’s Disease
February 21, 2019
Older adults who are frail are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new report found. Frailty increased the…
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Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Help Keep Memory Sharp
February 21, 2019
Older people with high blood pressure who got intensive treatment to lower their blood pressure were at lower risk of…
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Scientists get a ‘total surprise’ and a promising new clue for how to cure Alzheimer’s
February 7, 2019
By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com A new culprit has emerged in the quest to understand how…
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Inflammation May Spur the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 25, 2019
About 25 percent of people carry a gene that increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age. But…
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High Blood Pressure of Pregnancy Tied to Late-Life Dementia
January 25, 2019
Women who develop dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, a condition known as pre-eclampsia, are at increased risk of developing…
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