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Healthier Heart, Healthier Brain
September 25, 2018
Older men and women who had the highest levels of cardiovascular health were at less risk of developing dementia than…
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Taking Care with Joan Lunden
March 13, 2013
For 17 years, Joan Lunden woke the country up as the co-host of Good Morning America. Now, the award-winning…
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Being Good to Your Heart May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
August 10, 2011
Increasingly, doctors recognize that diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – the same factors that put you at risk…
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Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi
July 28, 2011
By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory…
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Heart Disease Risk Factors Tied to Memory Loss in Old Age
May 24, 2011
Having a thick middle, high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s…
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Cutting Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
January 11, 2011
What’s the most effective way to cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s? A study from France looked at various ways…
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How to Assemble a Caregiving Team
January 4, 2011
By Winnie Yu Whether it’s driving mom to the doctor, doing dad’s laundry, or providing 24/7 care to an aging…
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Drug Facts: Namenda (memantine)
August 3, 2010
Generic name: memantine Description Sold as 10 mg capsules (gray, with the number “10” on one side and the letters…
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Non-Genetic Risk Factors
July 30, 2010
Age During the course of normal aging, the brain undergoes a number of changes: Some neurons (nerve cells) in certain…
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What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?
July 29, 2010
The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not yet fully understood, but scientists are zeroing in on the answers. This is…
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Alzheimer’s in Seniors
April 21, 2010
Men and women who have high blood pressure in middle age are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
April 6, 2010
April 6, 2010 Certain medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a new…
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Belly Fat in Middle Age Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
February 18, 2010
Women who store fat on their waist in their 40s and 50s are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in old age than their thin-waisted peers.
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High Blood Pressure and Inflammation Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
December 7, 2009
A new study has found that offspring of those with Alzheimer's are more likely to have high blood pressure and signs of inflammation than those whose parents did not have Alzheimer's.
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife
November 16, 2009
High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia later in life...
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Eye Disease of Aging Linked to Declining Memory
July 7, 2009
Seniors who scored low on tests of thinking and memory appeared to be more likely to have the early stages of macular degeneration, an eye disease related to aging.
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Popular Drugs Can Impair Memory
March 9, 2009
Medications commonly prescribed to seniors with a wide range of medical complaints can impair memory, a new study reports.
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A Starved Brain May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
December 29, 2008
A slow but persistent lack of nutrients in the brain may be a critical factor in causing some forms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Cut Survival in People With Alzheimer’s
December 17, 2008
People with Alzheimer's disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to die sooner than people without such disorders.
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High Cholesterol in Your 40s Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
June 3, 2008
Those with high cholesterol in their early 40s are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those with low cholesterol.
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Diabetes in Mid-Life Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
May 27, 2008
Men who develop diabetes in mid-life significantly increased their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later.
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Midlife Spread Increases Risk of Dementia
April 21, 2008
Having a thick middle in your middle years may increase your risk for dementia, a new study shows.
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At Risk for Stroke, At Risk for Mental Decline
March 11, 2008
Stroke risk factors linked to cognitive problems in older Americans.
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High Blood Pressure Boosts Risk for Memory Problems
December 23, 2007
Hypertension is linked to mild cognitive impairment.
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