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Insulin Nasal Spray May Help Treat Alzheimer's
A unique treatment approach that involved twice-daily, nasally delivered insulin is showing early promise for boosting memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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New Recommendations for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Experts from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have issued suggestions to update the criteria for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
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Larger Head Size May Help Alzheimer's Patients
People suffering from Alzheimer's disease who have large heads seem to have better thinking skills and memory compared to those with Alzheimer's who have smaller heads, new research shows.
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Predicting Alzheimer's: PET Scan Plus Memory Test Works Best
About half of older people with memory loss who meet the clinical definition of mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer’s disease within five years, but predicting who will and will not progress to dementia remains a challenge.
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No Proof Healthy Lifestyle Prevents Alzheimer’s
There's no solid scientific proof that lifestyle measures can work in preventing Alzheimer's disease or cognitive decline, according to a federally convened panel of experts.
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Researchers Find Clues for Early Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered how mutations in a gene long known to be associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease causes the brain disorder.
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Dementia Risk Higher if Your Spouse Has Dementia
Older men living with wives who have dementia have an almost 12-fold increased risk for developing dementia themselves, a new study shows.
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Panel: No Evidence of Alzheimer’s Prevention
There is no good evidence that Alzheimer’s disease or the other forms of dementia affecting millions of Americans are preventable, a government scientific panel concluded Wednesday.
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New Alzheimer’s Gene Found
A newly identified gene appears to increase a person’s risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Drug for Immune Disorders Helps Alzheimer's
A decades-old drug made from human plasma appears to slow the decline of mental skills in people with Alzheimer's disease, suggest results from a small, preliminary study.
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Formula Predicts Alzheimer's Longevity
Researchers have developed a simple formula that predicts the life expectancy of Alzheimer's disease patients.
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When Should Dementia Patients Stop Driving?
The American Academy of Neurology has issued guidelines for when caregivers should consider taking the car keys away from a dementia patient.
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Emotions Linger When Memories Fade
Emotions may persist long after the actual memory of an experience dies, according to a new study that may have important implications for caregivers of people with memory loss, like amnesia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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Foods That Fight Alzheimer's Disease
A low-fat diet with a lot of salad dressing, nuts, poultry and certain fruits and vegetables may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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Caring for a Parent With Alzheimer's
When her mother developed severe Alzheimer's, Sue Strickland brought her home to care for her. Here's how she coped -- and why she has no regrets.
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Can Meditation Reverse Memory Loss?
Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.
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Blueberry Juice May Boost Memory
A new study shows drinking a daily dose of wild blueberry juice improved the memory of older adults with age-related memory problems.
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Drowsiness, Staring May Signal Alzheimer’s
Drowsiness, staring off into space, and losing your train of thought may be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, says a study in Neurology.
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Hypertension Drugs May Cut Alzheimer's Risk
Drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease may reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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'Longevity' Gene May Cut Dementia Risk
The so-called "longevity gene" may help stave off age-related cognitive decline, a study shows.
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