Brush teeth, save brain?
Speculative research is probing a possible link between gum disease and Alzheimer's.
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- April 25, 2019
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Unraveling Alzheimer’s
Scanning technology spots problems sooner, leading to earlier treatment and better management of a thus-far incurable disease.
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- April 13, 2019
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Frailty—dementia risk factor?
New research indicates a frail brain could be more susceptible to neurological problems such as dementia, as the patient is less able to cope.
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- January 29, 2019
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‘There’s no one magic activity’
But studies show you can slow the progression of dementia. Here's what you should do to ensure long-term brain health.
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- January 26, 2019
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Study: Active lifestyle sharpens mind
A new clinical analysis strengthens the notion that moderate exercise can help older adults reclaim some of their mental acuity.
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- January 9, 2019
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Rejoice in an extra hour of sleep
Sleep medicine docs share how the 'fall back' portion of Daylight Saving Time makes more of a difference than one might think.
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- November 3, 2018
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Got that foggy feelin’?
Before you conclude your faulty memory is a sign of impending Alzheimer’s, consider reversible dementia as the culprit.
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- August 30, 2018
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Brains may be as unique as fingerprints
The combination of genetic and non-genetic influences affects not only the function of the brain, but also its anatomy.
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- July 26, 2018
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1 in 9 U.S. adults over 45 report memory problems
Noticing a decline in your mental abilities may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
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- July 20, 2018
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Brain ‘pacemaker’ might help slow Alzheimer’s
More than 16 million Americans could have the disease by 2050.
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- February 2, 2018
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Exercise boosts kids’ brain health, too
Working up a sweat is good for cognition, whether you're 8 or 80.
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- January 14, 2018
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Getting active could help boost memory
Physical activity is good for the body and the brain, but what about people with thinking and memory difficulties?
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- January 7, 2018
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