Going High-Tech to Track Alzheimer's Patients
Science - November 16, 2009
New technology will allow families to remotely monitor relatives who may "wander" off.
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Health Buzz: BPA Tied to Sexual Problems in Men and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - November 11, 2009
Alzheimer's disease associated with weaker muscles; breast cancer treatment pain can linger for years.
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Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Health - November 10, 2009
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say
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Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Health - November 10, 2009
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease
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Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Weaker Muscles
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - November 9, 2009
It’s not clear that strength training will prevent the disease, but you should hit the gym anyway.
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Health Buzz: E. Coli Blamed for 2 Deaths and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - November 3, 2009
Lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease; what teens believe about Facebook and MySpace.
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Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia.
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High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
Health - November 2, 2009
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds
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Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer's?
Health - October 26, 2009
French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts
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Families Need to Know When Dementia Becomes Terminal
Health - October 14, 2009
Too often, onerous, futile medical interventions are ordered for these end-stage patients, researchers say
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Drop in Certain Visual Skills May Precede Alzheimer's
Health - October 12, 2009
Decline in spatial understanding can occur 3 years before diagnosis, study finds
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Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues
Health - October 4, 2009
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests
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Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer's
Health - October 2, 2009
Early diagnosis is helpful, but no sure-fire test exists, experts say
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Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
Health - September 30, 2009
Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found
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Health Buzz: Spanking May Make Kids Dumber and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - September 25, 2009
Swine flu vaccine questions, and Alzheimer's and sleep.
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Alzheimer's Linked to Lack of Sleep
Science - September 24, 2009
Sleep deprivation leads to more plaques in genetically susceptible mice.
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Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
Health - September 24, 2009
Research in mice suggests that suspect plaques build up during waking hours
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Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Health - September 23, 2009
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself
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Health Buzz: Smoking Bans Curb Heart Attacks and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - September 22, 2009
Holding Alzheimer's at bay with lifestyle; tough calls on swine flu threat
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Mishandling Money May Foreshadow Alzheimer's
Health - September 21, 2009
Trouble writing checks, paying bills preceded dementia, study found
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Alzheimer's Disease Is Sharply Rising, But You Can Lower Your Odds
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - September 21, 2009
Research is mounting that diet, exercise, and social and mental engagement play a protective role.
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Older Brains May Not Be So Small After All
Health - September 21, 2009
Decrease in gray matter isn't a given, researchers find
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Alzheimer's Soars, Global Focus Needed: Study
Health - September 21, 2009
By 2050, 115 million people may suffer from dementia
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Trouble With Daily Activities Could Point to Alzheimer's Risk
Health - September 17, 2009
Unusual pattern seems to predict quicker dementia onset, study finds
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Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults
Health - September 11, 2009
Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says
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