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How Eating Fish May Help Our Brains
July 21, 2014
People with high blood levels of the “good” fats found in fish had more robust brains than those with low…
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Heavy Drinking in Midlife Speeds Memory Loss
July 21, 2014
Drinking more than two-and-a-half drinks a day can speed memory loss by up to six years, a study of middle…
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Exercise and a Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Dementia Risk
July 21, 2014
If you need more incentive to exercise more and eat better, consider the results of two comprehensive new studies that…
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Simple Steps May Simplify Home Alzheimer’s Care
June 26, 2014
Among Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, an estimated 70 percent are cared for at home by…
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How Heartburn Drugs May Lead to Memory Problems
June 26, 2014
Popular drugs for heartburn may lead to deficiencies in vitamin B12, a vitamin critical for brain and nervous system health.…
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Some Ethnic Groups at Increased Dementia Risk
June 26, 2014
One in five older Americans has type 2 diabetes, putting them at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Caregiving from Afar
June 10, 2014
How to care for a loved one who is many miles away Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s…
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The New Face of Alzheimer’s
June 10, 2014
Women are being affected by Alzheimer’s disease more and more every day. They outnumber men as Alzheimer’s patients, and…
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The Three Goodbyes
June 10, 2014
With proper planning and support, caregivers can reduce some of the burdens associated with late-stage Alzheimer’s. We all know we’ll…
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Seth Rogen: Raising Awareness One Laugh at a Time
June 10, 2014
The gifted actor/writer/producer/director is stepping forward to urge more investment into Alzheimer’s research. Anyone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s…
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Gum Health: Is There a Connection?
June 10, 2014
Previous research has indicated interesting parallels between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s. Are they connected? We asked the experts. You may…
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“Me” Time
June 10, 2014
How maintaining a hobby can make you a better caregiver.When you’re caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you…
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Truth in Numbers
June 10, 2014
Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease may be underreported. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in 2010,…
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Shadowing
June 10, 2014
The challenge of never being alone Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home is a difficult task and…
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Poor Sleep May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 10, 2014
Lack of sleep or waking up several times during the night may be bad for the brain and may increase…
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Growing Evidence Ties Heart Health to Alzheimers Risk
June 10, 2014
Scientists have found further evidence that cardiovascular health is tied to brain health, including the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. They…
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Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis May Lead to Better Care
June 10, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease who were given brain scans and diagnosed early in the course of their illness did better…
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Singing and Music Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s
June 3, 2014
Many people play music as a soothing balm for those with Alzheimer’s, and musical ability is often long retained into…
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Speaking Two Languages May Ward Off Dementia
June 3, 2014
People who speak two languages develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia nearly five years later than their peers who…
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High Blood Pressure in Midlife Predicts Memory Loss of Alzheimer’s
June 3, 2014
Mentally alert men and women who have signs of high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to have…
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Second Brain Imaging Drug Approved for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
May 7, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new brain imaging drug for use in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, the…
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Midlife Stress May Increase Dementia Risk
May 7, 2014
Women who experience a lot of stress in middle age are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs May Ward Off Dementia
May 7, 2014
Statins, the widely prescribed drugs taken by millions of older men and women to help lower cholesterol levels and ward…
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Reddit community helps find missing mom with Alzheimer’s
April 24, 2014
A Reddit user posted a plea on the link-sharing site Tuesday after his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, disappeared…
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