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Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Alzheimer's


Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 12:00
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say.
News Topics : Muscle Problems, Alzheimer's, Age


High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Genetics, Brain, Alzheimer's


Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer's?
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 16:00
French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts.
News Topics : Diabetes: Misc, Diabetes: Management, Alzheimer's


Families Need to Know When Dementia Becomes Terminal
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 17:00
Too often, onerous and futile medical interventions are ordered for these end-stage patients, researchers say.
News Topics : Neurology, Hospices, Alzheimer's


Drop in Certain Visual Skills May Precede Alzheimer's
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 16:00
Decline in spatial understanding can occur 3 years before diagnosis, study finds.
News Topics : Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc, Age


Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues
Sun Oct 04, 2009, 09:00
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests.
News Topics : Support Groups, Stress, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Love / Sex / Relationships: Misc, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Domestic Violence, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Depression, Anxiety, Alzheimer's


Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer's
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 17:00
Early diagnosis is helpful, but no sure-fire test exists, experts say.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc


Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 14:00
Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found.
News Topics : Trauma, Sports Medicine, Injuries, Brain, Alzheimer's


Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
Thu Sep 24, 2009, 14:00
Research in mice suggests that suspect plaques build up during waking hours.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Brain, Alzheimer's


Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Thu Sep 24, 2009, 05:00
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Brain, Alzheimer's


Alzheimer's Soars, Global Focus Needed: Study
Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:00
By 2050, 115 million people may suffer from dementia
News Topics : Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Alzheimer's


Mishandling Money May Foreshadow Alzheimer's
Mon Sep 21, 2009, 17:00
Trouble writing checks, paying bills preceded dementia, study found
News Topics : Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc, Age


Older Brains May Not Be So Small After All
Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:00
Decrease in gray matter isn't a given, researchers find.
News Topics : Brain, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc, Age


Trouble With Daily Activities Could Point to Alzheimer's Risk
Thu Sep 17, 2009, 12:00
Unusual pattern seems to predict quicker dementia onset, study finds.
News Topics : Neurology, Brain, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc


Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults
Fri Sep 11, 2009, 17:00
Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Imaging Devices, Genetic Disorders, Brain, Alzheimer's


Cancer Drug May Fight Alzheimer's
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 12:00
Short-term memories maintained in mice given HDAC inhibitors, study finds
News Topics : Research & Development, Memory Problems, Alzheimer's


Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 06:00
They speed memory loss as much as 10-fold, researchers find.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Infections: Misc, Alzheimer's


Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Sun Sep 06, 2009, 14:00
Study suggests they're implicated in clearance of amyloid plaque from brain.
News Topics : Genetics, Alzheimer's, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)


Health Tip: Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 09:00
Suggestions for people with dementia
News Topics : Memory Problems, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc

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