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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Fisher Center Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Supporting Alzheimer’s Research
October 22, 2015
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Nuts and Olive Oil May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
October 16, 2015
Can eating healthier help stave off Alzheimer’s in old age? A rigorous new study suggests it might. Older men and…
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Poor Sleep May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk
October 16, 2015
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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Diabetes Takes a Toll on the Brain
October 9, 2015
Type 2 diabetes, one of the most common chronic ailments in older Americans, impairs blood flow to the brain and…
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At Risk for Heart Disease, At Risk for Alzheimer’s
October 9, 2015
Scientists have uncovered more evidence that what’s bad for the heart is bad for the brain. Researchers at the University…
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High Blood Pressure Ages the Brain
September 9, 2015
Here’s more evidence that it’s vital to keep your blood pressure in check. Researchers at Boston University Medical Center report…
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Are New, More Effective Alzheimer’s Drugs on the Horizon?
September 9, 2015
New data on two drugs in development, solanezumab and aducanumab, continue to raise hopes that new, more effective, drugs might…
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Bill Ritter, ABC Anchor, Joins the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation to Raise Funds for Groundbreaking Research in the Quest for a Cure
September 8, 2015
New York, New York September 8, 2015 – The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation announces that, for the sixth…
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Hello from my mom
September 7, 2015
By Patsy Robinson TimbsCaretaker My name is Betty Jane Howard. My birth date is July 21, 1934. I am…
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Crossword Puzzles May Be Good for the Brain, but Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
September 2, 2015
Doing crossword puzzles, reading, writing and engaging in other mentally challenging activities appears to be good for the brain and…
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A Challenging Job Can Be Good for the Brain
September 2, 2015
Mentally demanding jobs can be stressful. But a challenging job may also be good for the brain and may possibly…
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Dr. Greengard Honored by PNAS on their 100th Anniversary
August 25, 2015
The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Beginning with the…
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Fisher Center Scientists Identify Protective Molecule That Could Lead to New Class of Alzheimer’s Medications
August 19, 2015
New York, New York 8/19/2015 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce they have…
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How Brain Plaque Affects Your Memory
August 11, 2015
Beta-amyloid, a toxic protein when it builds up in the brain to form plaques, is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Memory Tests May Predict Alzheimer’s 18 Years Down the Road
August 11, 2015
Low scores on tests of memory and thinking skills may predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease 18 years later, a…
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Easing the Behavior Problems of Alzheimer’s Without Drugs
June 17, 2015
Agitation, aggression, irritability and other behavior problems are a common feature of Alzheimer’s and present unique challenges for family members…
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Fish Oils May Aid the Aging Brain
June 17, 2015
Many older adults make a point of eating fish or taking fish oil capsules in the hopes of keeping the…
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Nasal Spray Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment
May 1, 2015
A spray of insulin delivered deep into the nose improved memory and thinking skills in those with early Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Creative Endeavors May Help Keep the Mind Sharp in Old Age
May 1, 2015
Elderly men and women who regularly engaged in arts and crafts activities, had a busy social life or used computers…
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Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug, Aducanumab, Slows Cognitive Decline in Early Trials
March 31, 2015
Early testing of a new drug showed promise in reducing declines in memory and thinking skills in people in the…
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Estimating Your Risk of Developing Memory Problems and Dementia
March 31, 2015
A new analysis from researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota found various factors that put older adults at risk…
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Do ‘Leaky’ Blood Vessels Contribute to Alzheimer’s?
March 31, 2015
Brain scans of people at high risk for Alzheimer’s suggest that damage to blood vessels in the brain may play…
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A Healthy Heart May Ward Off Alzheimer’s
March 12, 2015
Here’s another reason to be good to your heart: It may ward off Alzheimer’s disease. A new study from Vanderbilt…
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A Skin Test for Alzheimer’s?
March 12, 2015
Mexican researchers report that changes in the skin may offer early clues to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The findings could one…
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