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Personality Changes Are Not the Earliest Sign of Alzheimer’s
October 17, 2017
People with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia typically display troubling changes in behavior and personality. People may become…
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Creating Connections
October 9, 2017
Visual arts programming for people with Alzheimer’s disease flourishes By Karen Shugart Whether encouraged through the aid of professional art…
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Improving Sleep and Sundowning with Sunlight
October 9, 2017
By Margie Monin Dombrowski Sleep rejuvenates the body and mind, and is essential to maintaining overall well-being. Because Alzheimer’s negatively…
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Vitamin E and Selenium Fail to Prevent Dementia
September 27, 2017
Vitamin E and selenium, taken alone or together, did not prevent Alzheimer’s disease in healthy older men who took the…
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Patients Often Fail to Adhere to Alzheimer’s Drug Schedules
September 27, 2017
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease who start taking drugs for the condition stop taking them regularly or don’t take the…
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Fighting for Funds
September 20, 2017
Congressman Tom Cole makes Alzheimer’s research a national priority   Congressman Tom Cole (R-Okla.), an eight-term member of the U.S. House …
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Midlife Heart Problems Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
August 29, 2017
A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that people who have risk factors for heart disease in…
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More Study Needed on Air Pollution’s Ties to Alzheimer’s
August 29, 2017
Toxic particles of air pollution linked to Alzheimer’s disease have been found in “abundant” quantities in the brain, researchers report.…
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Anemia Tied to Mild Cognitive Impairment Risk
August 14, 2017
Anemia, or a low red blood cell count, is associated with an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment, a form…
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One in Three Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented
August 14, 2017
About 35 percent of cases of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia could be delayed or prevented, according to…
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Good Dental Care Is Crucial for People With Alzheimer’s
July 26, 2017
Regular brushing and flossing of the teeth is important for all of us in order to prevent gum disease. It…
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Poor Sleep May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk
July 26, 2017
Fitful sleep may cause changes in the brain that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. Scientists…
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Combining Care Program With Medication Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptoms By 750%
July 26, 2017
Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer’s disease multiplies the medication’s ability to improve daily…
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‘Beyond the Grasp of Memory’
July 10, 2017
Loretta Veney’s new book documents her life with her mother, who has dementia. By Karen Shugart Doris Woodward no longer…
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Hear Kent Karosen, President and CEO of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, describe his new book and the power of art therapy
July 5, 2017
Pandora Peoples, radio host of “Healing Wisdom,” recently interviewed Kent on her program, which airs every Thursday at 9 a.m.…
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Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain
June 28, 2017
Need motivation to get moving? A new study shows how physical fitness at any age may be good not just…
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Being Too Thin Late in Life Tied to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
June 28, 2017
Elderly men and women who were underweight had more of the brain plaques that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Playing the Parts
June 21, 2017
By Sam Gaines For the many fans of his work, actor/director/writer/producer Bryan Cranston needs no introduction. His iconic performance as…
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10 Powerful Ways to Commemorate Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
June 19, 2017
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s an important opportunity to both educate the public about the nature of…
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For a Mother’s Love
June 14, 2017
There’s a special bond between mothers and sons that lasts a lifetime—and then some. For actor and longtime Alzheimer’s advocate…
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Drinking Soda Tied to Poor Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Risk
June 14, 2017
Two new studies link soda consumption to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and poor brain health. Although the studies do…
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Diversified Mental Activity and Mental Challenges Can Keep the Mind Sharp in Old Age
June 14, 2017
Do you regularly do crossword puzzles? Have a regular bridge game or crafts group? Enjoy poking around on the computer?…
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Mediterranean Diet Has Benefits for the Brain
May 25, 2017
Older men and women who ate a Mediterranean-style diet showed less shrinkage of the brain than their peers who did…
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Dance to Keep the Brain in Shape
May 25, 2017
Joining a square dance group or learning to folk dance or waltz may be a great way to help keep…
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