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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Speaking Two Languages May Help Keep the Brain Sharp
April 21, 2011
Men and women who are fluent in more than one language may be protected in part from the memory ravages…
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People With Alzheimer’s at High Risk of Falls and Injury
April 21, 2011
Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and other serious injuries in the elderly, and those with Alzheimer’s are…
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New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2011
In the largest study of its kind to date, a team of American researchers has identified four new genes that…
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Can Vitamin B12 Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s?
April 4, 2011
New research points to a possible role for vitamin B12, a nutrient important for nerve and brain health, in the…
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In Search of a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
April 4, 2011
Measuring the levels of inflammatory proteins in the blood, combined with certain clinical features, can aid in the diagnosis of…
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Kathy Mattea: Where She’s Been
March 30, 2011
By Sam Gaines Three-time Grammy winner Kathy Mattea has built a solid career as a singer-songwriter and touring musician no…
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Leeza Gibbons Speaks to Caregivers
March 30, 2011
By Sam Gaines   Leeza Gibbons needs no introduction. To every American with a television, she’s one of the most…
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Dominic Chianese: The Power of a Song
March 30, 2011
By Jennifer Sellers   In a moving, mellow voice, a baritone sings a haunting Italian ballad of unrequited love. Everyone…
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Hector Elizondo: Speaking Up About Alzheimer’s
March 29, 2011
By Tamekia Reece You probably know Hector Elizondo from movies and television shows such as Pretty Woman, Chicago Hope, Georgia …
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A Conversation with Maria Shriver
March 29, 2011
By Tamekia Reece As a mother of four, a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and wife of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger,…
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Caregiving, Flu and You
March 29, 2011
By Jennifer Sellers You’ve probably had the flu at least once in your life. You likely remember the aches, pains,…
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Gardening Soothes the Soul
March 29, 2011
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Working in a garden can make you feel like a kid again. Feeling the sun on…
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Just Forgetful, or Is It Dementia?
March 24, 2011
Everyone becomes forgetful from time to time: forgetting where you placed the car keys, not remembering to pick up an…
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Heavy Smoking Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
March 24, 2011
If you need another reason to quit smoking, here it is: People who are heavy smokers in middle age have…
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Dr. Manny Alvarez
March 17, 2011
Manny Alvarez, M.D., is Senior Managing Editor of Fox News Health and is one of the most popular contributors to…
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Finding the Wanderers
March 16, 2011
By Sam Gaines If you need to understand the issue of wandering Alzheimer’s patients and the ongoing effort to find…
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Protecting the Family Home
March 16, 2011
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney When a loved one becomes ill, there are many issues that…
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Third-Party Special Needs Trusts: Peace of Mind for Caregivers
March 16, 2011
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney We are all aware of the importance of getting our family’s…
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You have the Power: Power of Attorney
March 16, 2011
By Bernard A. Krooks, Certified Elder Law Attorney A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which one…
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Advance Directives: Ensure your Wishes are Honored
March 16, 2011
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney What kind of medical care would you want if you were…
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Key Protein May Lead to Faster Acting Anti-Depression Drugs
March 16, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org There is no single known cause for depression. Depression is believed to result from a combination of genetic,…
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Protein p11 and the Understanding of Depression
March 16, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org Paul Greengard, PhD, director of Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research’s team of internationally renowned scientists, has helped discover…
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PET Scan Marker May Promise Hope for Earlier Alzheimer’s Detection
February 25, 2011
By Kelli Rush The results of a Phase II study may offer hope for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
February 25, 2011
By: www.ALZinfo.org A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators works to reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in the…
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