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Fisher Center Scientists make two new Significant Discoveries in the battle against Alzheimer’s
May 22, 2017
New York, New York, May 22, 2017 – Scientists at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research in New York, led…
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Tablet Computer Apps Can Help Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
May 12, 2017
Portable computer tablets, such as iPads and other electronic devices, may be a safe and effective way to help ease…
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Walking May Slow Memory Decline of Early Alzheimer’s
May 12, 2017
Taking regular, brisk walks may help to slow memory decline in those with early Alzheimer’s, a new study suggests. The…
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To Drive or Not to Drive With Alzheimer’s?
March 28, 2017
When to give up the car keys can be a very difficult decision for anyone in the early stages of…
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Slow Walking Speed May Predict Alzheimer’s Onset
March 28, 2017
Brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease may also cause subtle impairments in someone’s ability to walk, according to a new…
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Mild Behavioral Impairment May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
March 3, 2017
Most people think of memory loss when they think of Alzheimer’s disease. But a proposed new diagnostic tool uses a…
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A Sniff Test for Alzheimer’s Getting Closer
March 3, 2017
An Alzheimer’s test that gauges a person’s ability to detect and recall specific odors may soon be available in doctor’s…
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Yoga and Meditation May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
January 26, 2017
A three-month program of yoga and meditation helped ease the decline in thinking and memory skills that often precedes Alzheimer’s…
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Blueberries May Be Good for the Brain
January 26, 2017
The humble blueberry may be good for the brain, according to new research. The findings add to a growing body…
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Fisher Center Scientists link a Mutation That Protects Against the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 23, 2017
New York, New York, January 23, 2017 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce…
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Could Treatments for Diabetes Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
November 16, 2016
A study shows new ways in which diabetes, a disorder of blood sugar control, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease.…
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A Healthy Lifestyle May Mean a Healthy Brain
November 16, 2016
More good news on the healthy living front. Researchers report that keeping weight down, eating a heart-healthy diet and getting…
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Memory Complaints May Precede Alzheimer’s By Decades
November 4, 2016
Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? You may be at risk for Alzheimer’s. Older women…
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Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Early in Life
November 4, 2016
Brain differences reminiscent of changes observed in Alzheimer’s disease may be visible as early as childhood, a new report found,…
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Getting a Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s May Have Safety Benefits
September 16, 2016
Getting a formal diagnosis of dementia may be an important step in helping people with early Alzheimer’s disease to stay…
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Making the Most of Mealtimes for People With Alzheimer’s
September 16, 2016
Getting people with Alzheimer’s to eat and drink enough can be a challenging part of day-to-day care. But good nutrition…
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Newly Inducted Into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Shaquille O’Neal, Joins the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation to Raise Funds for Groundbreaking Research in the Quest for a Cure
September 12, 2016
New York, New York September 12, 2016 – The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation announces that, for the seventh…
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Could Alzheimer’s Be Caused by a Brain Infection?
August 11, 2016
A provocative new study posits the theory that Alzheimer’s disease may be a response to infection in the brain. It…
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Dementia Rates Are Slowing, but Alzheimer’s Cases Continue to Rise
August 11, 2016
Experts estimate that more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. By some estimates, that number will triple in…
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Fisher Center Scientists Create a Novel Imaging Technology Allowing the 3D Visualization of Brain Defects That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
July 14, 2016
New York, New York, July 14 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce they…
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Negative Beliefs About Aging Could Prime the Brain for Alzheimer’s
June 29, 2016
People who hold negative beliefs about growing old are more likely to have brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease, a…
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Recognizing Faces Is a Challenge for Those With Alzheimer’s
June 29, 2016
People with Alzheimer’s have a hard time recognizing faces, even in the early stages of the disease, according to a…
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Pat Summitt, legendary women’s basketball coach, dies at 64
June 28, 2016
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Ms. Pat Summitt. Her courageous battle on the …
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Group Counseling Benefits People With Early Alzheimer’s
June 6, 2016
Attending weekly group sessions helped people with early Alzheimer’s disease better manage their condition, a British study found. The groups,…
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