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Government to Support Study of Alzheimer’s Prevention
April 23, 2014
New funding from the National Institutes of Health will be aimed at looking at promising drugs for the prevention of…
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Why Women May Be More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s
April 23, 2014
More women than men get Alzheimer’s disease, in part because women tend to live longer than men and the chances…
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Solanezumab to Be Tested in Large Trial for Early Alzheimer’s
April 7, 2014
The drug maker Eli Lilly is proceeding with trials of an experimental drug called solanezumab to treat early Alzheimer’s, despite…
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Keep Reading to Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay
April 7, 2014
Reading books and magazines, writing and participating in other mentally stimulating activities, no matter your age, can help to keep…
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Epilepsy Often Unrecognized in Early Alzheimer’s
April 7, 2014
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease develop epilepsy, and those who have both conditions are more likely to develop serious memory…
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The Serious Toll of Alzheimer’s
March 12, 2014
A new report suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may kill far more people than previously thought, making it one of the…
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Alzheimer’s and the Hygiene Hypothesis
March 12, 2014
Can all our efforts at cleanliness and fighting germs be contributing to the growing epidemic of Alzheimer’s? A new study…
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Buddy Programs Pair Medical Students with People with Alzheimer’s
March 12, 2014
Programs that pair medical students with people with Alzheimer’s are gaining popularity at medical schools across the country. By allowing…
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High Blood Sugar Is Linked to Dementia
March 5, 2014
High blood sugar levels, a precursor of diabetes, were tied to an increased risk of dementia in older men and…
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Managing a Difficult Hospital Stay
March 4, 2014
For many people, a visit to the hospital is stressful. For someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be frightening. It’s…
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To Diagnose or Not To Diagnose
March 4, 2014
Common Questions about Finding Answers When Arizona resident Susan Christianson’s* memory lapses went from annoying to concerning, she and her…
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Judy Collins
March 4, 2014
The Power of Music For more than fifty years, Judy Collins has wooed the world with hits such as “Both…
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Handling Difficult Emotions
March 4, 2014
Coping with emotional outbursts in Alzheimer’s patients Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s can be difficult. And when the person…
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Sundowning
March 4, 2014
Alzheimer’s Challenges at the End of the Day People with dementia often have certain problems when it gets dark at…
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Keep Stress at Bay
March 4, 2014
Stress is a big problem facing most caregivers, especially when Alzheimer’s disease is in the picture. Here’s how to keep …
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Facts about Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2014
Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease Every 70 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease…
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Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk
January 31, 2014
Anemia, a common condition in the elderly marked by low numbers of red blood cells, may increase the risk of…
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Can Vitamin E Slow Alzheimer’s Decline?
January 31, 2014
An intriguing new study suggests that vitamin E supplements may be helpful to patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Alzheimer's Causes on Risk Factors
Alzheimer’s Research on Causes and Risk Factors
January 27, 2014
What causes Alzheimer’s? We still don’t fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists are zeroing in on the answers.…
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Common Pain Relievers Ineffective Against Alzheimer’s
January 27, 2014
Popular painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen did nothing to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in elderly men and women…
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Memory Decline May Be Rapid Before Alzheimer’s Onset
January 27, 2014
A rapid decline in thinking and memory skills often heralds the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. The…
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Paying Attention to Blood Vessel Health in Alzheimer’s Disease
January 16, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems with blood vessels in the brain that may be making symptoms worse, a…
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Hormone Therapy Does Not Lead to Dementia
January 16, 2014
Middle-aged women who take hormone replacement therapy to help ease the hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause are not…
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Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
January 16, 2014
Having skin cancer is never a good thing. But it may have a silver lining. New research shows that having…
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