Tackling Alzheimer’s disease
It is never too late to lower your risk factors for dementia, but the time to start is now.
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- January 20, 2018
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How resilient are your brain connections?
Certain pieces of brain structure may make some people less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
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- November 9, 2017
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Is dementia declining among older Americans?
Rates have fallen among those 70 and older; gains against heart disease might explain trend.
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- September 18, 2017
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Dozens of potential Alzheimer’s meds in the pipeline
Last new drug for the memory-robbing disease was introduced in the United States in 2003.
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- July 24, 2017
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Study: Sugary drinks shrink brains
Multiple sweet beverages per day may lead to significant memory loss—but there are ways to keep your brain safe.
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- June 24, 2017
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Persistent pain may lead to memory troubles
Study even suggests link between chronic aches and dementia risk.
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- June 21, 2017
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Alzheimer’s deaths jump 55 percent
CDC reports more patients are dying at home, with the caregiving burden falling on loved ones.
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- May 31, 2017
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Loving, supportive kids may help lower seniors’ dementia risk
But negative relationships with children, spouse increased chance.
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- May 9, 2017
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Do diet sodas pose health risks?
Study suggests—but does not prove—a possible link to stroke, dementia.
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- April 27, 2017
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A vicious cycle: Elusive sleep, aging body
Seniors who struggle to get deep, restorative slumber are only adding to their health problems.
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- April 13, 2017
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Vitamin E, selenium won’t curb dementia risk
Brain expert says it's unlikely that any one nutrient would be a 'silver bullet.'
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- March 29, 2017
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Dizzy spells in middle-age tied to dementia
Rapid drops in blood pressure that cause light-headedness may do serious damage.
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- March 16, 2017
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