4 - Alzheimers

Alzheimer’s Research is on now more than ever as a hunt for a new type of drug to fight Alzheimer’s disease following an important discovery about how the condition takes hold. Scientists believe they can target a specific part of this process and halt the disease. Alzheimer’s is a very ... continue reading

It could be an Alzheimer’s breakthrough. St. Louis researchers have found evidence that anti-depressant drugs, like Prozac, may slow-down, even prevent the disease. There’s just been a big boost to keep the research going.

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Possible Alzheimer’s Breakthrough at Washington University

90 per cent of people do not think people with dementia in Northern Ireland are getting enough help and support, new research by Alzheimer’s Society found. The survey, carried out to coincide with the end of the consultation for Northern Ireland’s first dementia strategy, also found that only 13 per ... continue reading

TINTON FALLS — The 2010 Norman J Field Lecture in Science, “Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease by 2020?,” will be presented by Dr. Zaven S. Khachaturian Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture will take place at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium of Monmouth Regional High School, 1 Norman J Field ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Provides Fun and Inspiring Way for Dixon Area Residents to Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research.

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Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk