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Health - September 8, 2009
Short-term memories maintained in mice given HDAC inhibitors, study finds
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Three Genes Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Science - September 8, 2009
Genome studies highlight gene variants that may give new directions to studies of the disorder.
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Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's
Health - September 7, 2009
They speed memory loss as much as 10-fold, researchers find
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Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Health - September 6, 2009
Study suggests they're implicated in clearance of amyloid plaque from brain
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Health Tip: Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Health - September 1, 2009
Suggestions for people with dementia
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As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink
Health - August 25, 2009
The obese and overweight have less neurological tissue, study finds
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MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's
Health - August 24, 2009
Detection could help slow down the disease, study says
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Health Buzz: Diet and Exercise Protect Brain and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - August 12, 2009
3 steps to making smart medical decisions; how parents can prepare for swine flu outbreaks at schools.
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Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Health - August 11, 2009
Older adults who ate healthy and remained active were protected, study finds
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Mental Activity Seems to Keep the Brain Vital
Health - August 9, 2009
Rapid memory loss may be delayed by stimulating activities, study finds
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Special Eye Drops May Reverse Glaucoma Damage
Health - August 4, 2009
More testing still needed, but nerve growth factor proved effective in study
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Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia
Health - August 4, 2009
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk
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Tips to Help Loved One with Alzheimer’s
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Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - August 3, 2009
Exploring caregiver duties and supports when caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems
Health - July 29, 2009
Discovery could help in Alzheimer's prevention efforts, researcher says
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Cellular Protein Yields Clues to Diabetes, Alzheimer's
Health - July 22, 2009
Animal tests suggest humanin could have therapeutic benefits
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New Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be on the Horizon
Health - July 20, 2009
Potential of immune system treatment is 'exciting,' expert says
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Signs of Alzheimer's Seen Earlier Than Thought
Health - July 15, 2009
Second study found that individuals who were informed about their risk weren't devastated
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Key Protein Might Shield Brain Cells
Health - July 15, 2009
Discovery could spur new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, researchers say
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New Treatments for Alzheimer's on the Horizon
Health - July 15, 2009
Studies show Dimebon could improve cognition, vaccine might fight 'tangles' of disease
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Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
Health - July 14, 2009
New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective
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Dementia Increasing Among the 'Oldest Old'
Health - July 13, 2009
Those over 90 have highest rate, new study finds
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Moderate Drinking Might Guard Against Alzheimer's
Health - July 13, 2009
But only among those who are not cognitively impaired, study finds
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Health Buzz: Alcohol Lowers Dementia Risk and Other Health News
Health - July 13, 2009
The downsides of high-tech medicine; how mammograms sometimes lead to unnecessary treatment
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Doctors' Attitudes Play Part in Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Health - July 13, 2009
Positive attitude critical to spotting disease, study finds
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Falls Short in Alzheimer's Trials
Health - July 12, 2009
No significant benefits seen with DHA, either in terms of prevention or treatment
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