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Occasional Forgetfulness Tied to Loss of Brain Volume
Health
- October 6, 2008
It's unclear whether this is linked to dementia, scientists say
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Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread
Health
- September 23, 2008
Study finds shorter survival time, reduction in learning, memory
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Forgetting: Is It Aging or Alzheimer's?
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- September 19, 2008
Medical director William Uffner explains what symptoms should cause concern.
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Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder'
Health
- September 11, 2008
Tool highlighting increased blood flow could become standard measure of rehab, study says
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Humans Have Astonishing Memories, Study Finds
Science
- September 8, 2008
A new study found the brain can remember a lot more than previously believed.
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Excercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
Health
- September 2, 2008
Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says
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Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study
Health
- September 2, 2008
Researchers say finding is 'good news' for postmenopausal women taking anastrozole
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Mental Skills Can Decline Years Before Dying
Health
- August 27, 2008
Study of seniors found it's not all part of normal aging process
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Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Health
- August 13, 2008
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans
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Diabetes Onset, Severity Tied to Cognitive Problems
Health
- August 12, 2008
Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests
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Interrupted Night Sleep Worse for Cognitive Function
Health
- August 8, 2008
People almost 4 times groggier than those awakened during day rest, study finds
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Advances Made Against Alzheimer's Disease
Health
- July 30, 2008
Antihistamines, immune therapy among ideas that could lead to new treatments, experts say
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Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later
Health
- July 30, 2008
But worrying about things could be protective, a second study suggests
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Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
Health
- July 30, 2008
Molecules that eliminate fear factor could lead to new panic disorder drugs
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Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle
Health
- July 30, 2008
Genes play only a part of underlying risk for dementia, study suggests
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Aging Hinders Memory Storage During Sleep
Health
- July 29, 2008
Study in rats suggests brain needs 'experience replay' during slumber
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Alzheimer's Treatment Trials May Have Special Challenges
Health
- July 28, 2008
Studies may need larger pools of participants to accurately assess if drugs are effective
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Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries
Health
- July 28, 2008
Standard criteria too restrictive, gap with higher-income nations smaller, group says
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Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills
Health
- July 23, 2008
Large study found the longer person had heart trouble, the worse their performance
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Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
Health
- July 22, 2008
Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says
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More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
Health
- July 2, 2008
But far more women live to be that old, study authors note
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Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk
Health
- July 1, 2008
Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely to progress to dementia
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Health Buzz: Cholesterol and Dementia and Other Health News
Health
- July 1, 2008
The cost of generic drugs, California hospitals and the debate over Lyme disease.
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Lack of 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- June 30, 2008
The remedy lies in a more healthful lifestyle, rather than medications.
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