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How Big Is Your Brain? Its Size May Protect You From Memory Loss
From autopsies, researchers
have long known that some
people die with sharp minds
and perfect memories, but
their brains riddled with
the plaques and tangles of
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New Compound Identifies Alzheimer's Disease Brain Toxins, Study Shows
A groundbreaking study in
the journal Brain confirms
that Pittsburgh Compound-B
binds to the telltale
beta-amyloid deposits found
... > full story
Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Therapy May Treat Cognitive Decline Of Alzheimer's Disease, Animal Study Suggests
A novel strategy based on
targeted immune suppression
using human umbilical cord
blood cells may improve the
pathology and cognitive
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Larger Belly In Mid-life Increases Risk Of Dementia, Study Suggests
People with larger stomachs
in their 40s are more likely
to have dementia when they
reach their 70s, according
to a new study. Those who
... > full story
- How Big Is Your Brain? Its Size May Protect You From Memory Loss
- New Compound Identifies Alzheimer's Disease Brain Toxins, Study Shows
- Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Therapy May Treat Cognitive Decline Of Alzheimer's Disease, Animal Study Suggests
- Larger Belly In Mid-life Increases Risk Of Dementia, Study Suggests
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Plants' Flavonoids Have Beneficial Effect On Alzheimer's Disease, Study In Mice Suggests
May 8, 2008 — A new study in mice suggests molecules in plants may have beneficial effects on Alzheimer's disease. Researchers administered molecules called flavonoids, which are found in certain fruits and ... > full story -
Obesity Can Increase Dementia Risk By Up To 80 Percent, Study Suggests
May 7, 2008 — Obesity may increase adults' risk for having dementia. Obesity increases the risk of dementia in general by 42 percent, Alzheimer's by 80 percent and vascular dementia by 73 percent. Being ... > full story -
Short Arms And Legs Linked To Risk Of Dementia, Study Shows
May 6, 2008 — People with shorter arms and legs may be at a higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to people with longer arms and legs, according to a new studyin the medical journal of the ... > full story -
Ibuprofen Linked To Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
May 6, 2008 — Long-term use of ibuprofen and other drugs commonly used for aches and pains was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown conflicting ... > full story -
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Alzheimer's Disease Risks Gender Specific: Women With Depression, Men With Stroke
May 2, 2008 — The risks of developing Alzheimer's disease differ between the sexes, with stroke in men, and depression in women, critical factors, suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of ... > full story -
Diabetes Link To Alzheimer's Disease Explained
May 2, 2008 — Diabetic individuals have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but the molecular connection between the two remains unexplained. Now, researchers have identified the probable ... > full story -
Dual Treatment Of Incontinence And Dementia Associated With Functional Decline
May 2, 2008 — Older nursing home residents who took medications for dementia and incontinence at the same time had a 50 percent faster decline in function than those who were being treated only for dementia, ... > full story -
Anesthesia And Alzheimer's Disease
April 25, 2008 — In studies of human brain cells, the widely-used anesthetic desflurane does not contribute to increased production of amyloid-beta protein; however, when combined with low oxygen conditions, it can ... > full story -
New Insight Into The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease
April 23, 2008 — According to estimates there are 85,000 Alzheimer patients in Belgium and approximately 20,000 new cases every year. This spectacular increase is due to the increasing aging population. Unfortunately ... > full story -
One Protein, Opposite Effects: Beneficial In Alzheimer's Disease, Detrimental To Some Forms Of Dementia
April 23, 2008 — Unexpected findings suggest need for alternate therapeutic approaches, different animal models for future research. One of the characteristics of the brain of people with Alzheimer disease (AD) is ... > full story
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