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Anti-Inflammatory Meds Do Not Improve Memory

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Despite the belief that inflammatory processes may play a role in Alzheimer's disease and cognition, a new study fails to find evidence supporting an improvement in cognitive function following administration of anti-inflammatory medications. Researchers studied ...  Read more... »

Education Slows Mental Decline

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
A new study suggests individuals with at least a high school education spend more of their older years without cognitive loss. The protective effective extends to conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and dementia. However, the ...  Read more... »

Subtle Brain Changes Can Lead to Alzheimer’s

Monday, May 12th, 2008
New research using sophisticated computer simulations has allowed a team of physical chemists to show how a minor, seemingly inconsequential gene mutation can begin the cascade to Alzheimer's disease. Historically, the causes ...  Read more... »

Risk of Alzheimer’s Varies by Gender

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease appears to differ between the sexes, suggests a new French study. In a review of almost 7000 people over the age of 65 ...  Read more... »

Sleep Is Precious Commodity When Living With Alzheimer’s

Thursday, May 1st, 2008
The adage that all an individual needs is a good night's sleep is apropos for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. However, sleep disturbances among Alzheimer's patients can vary significantly from those ...  Read more... »

Strategies to Minimize Memory Loss

Monday, April 28th, 2008
Currently, one out of 12 people aged 65 and older will experience a decline in their ability to remember, think clearly, reason and make daily decisions. The decline in memory and ...  Read more... »

High Cholesterol in Midlife Ups Risk of Alzheimer’s

Thursday, April 17th, 2008
A new research study confirms that the time to commit to a healthy lifestyle is now, rather than later. Although the cardiovascular and cancer prevention benefits of diet and exercise ...  Read more... »

Gender Difference for Fading Memory

Thursday, April 17th, 2008
A new research finding shows men are more likely than women to have mild cognitive impairment, the transition stage before dementia. Mild cognitive impairment is described as an impairment of memory ...  Read more... »

Vitamin E May Extend Life in Alzheimer’s Patients

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
According to a new research report, people with Alzheimer's disease who take vitamin E appear to live longer than those who don't take vitamin E. For the study, researchers followed 847 ...  Read more... »

Journaling May Help Caregivers

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
The burden and stress of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease may often appear overwhelming. A University of Iowa researcher is conducting an Internet-based study to see if ...  Read more... »
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