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Healthy Brain Wiring Preserves Cognitive Skills

May 24th, 2012
Healthy Nerve Connections in Brain Preserve Cognitive SkillsThe benefits of being “well-connected” apply to more than social status and economic success – new study finds that maintaining nerve connections ...

‘Deadly Duo’ Kills Off Brain Cells Marked by Alzheimer’s

May 23rd, 2012
'Deadly Duo' Kills Off Brain Cells Marked by Alzheimer’sWhen brain cells start showing too much of the amyloid protein that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s ...

Alcohol Dosage May Speed or Slow Dementia

May 23rd, 2012
Alcohol Dosage May Speed or Slow DementiaAs the world ages and medical costs escalate, a very real concern is the future cost of care for people with ...

Saturated Fats Bad For The Brain

May 19th, 2012
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found a link between saturated fats and declines in memory and overall cognitive function. The study also found that monounsaturated fat was associated with better overall cognitive function and memory. The research team analyzed data ...

Most Dementia Patients Die at Home, Not in Nursing Home

May 16th, 2012
Most Dementia Patients Die at Home Rather Than in Nursing HomeIndividuals with dementia are more likely to be living at home when they pass away ...

Purpose in Life May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

May 16th, 2012
Purpose in Life May Protect Against Alzheimer’sHaving a purpose may be the best way to prevent Alzheimer's disease and treat those already affected. By working toward a goal each day ...

Reducing Specific Brain Activity May Slow Memory Loss

May 11th, 2012
Reducing Brain Activity Improves Memory, May Slow Alzheimer'sA study suggests a potential new therapy for improving memory and interrupting the progression of cognitive impairment that often leads to ...

Increased Risk of Dementia with Mid-, Late-Life Depressive Symptoms

May 9th, 2012
Increased Risk of Dementia with Mid-, Late-Life Depressive SymptomsIndividuals who display depressive symptoms in mid- or late life have an increased risk of dementia, according to ...

Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Fighting Alzheimer’s

May 8th, 2012
Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Fighting AlzheimersA pacemaker that sends continuous electrical impulses to specific regions of the brain appears to reverse the downturn in brain metabolism that ...

Omega-3 Diet May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

May 3rd, 2012
Omega-3 Diet May Lower Alzheimers RiskA diet including chicken, nuts, fish, salad dressing, and other foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids may help to lower the blood level of a ...
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