4 – Alzheimers

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 11 million Americans are providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia without assistance. The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with the Michigan Chapter, will host a family caregiver education web conference entitled ‘Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s at Home,’ at ... continue reading

Walking about a mile a day can increase the size of your gray matter, and greatly decrease the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in older adults, a new study suggests.

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People who have higher levels of an appetite-suppressing hormone produced by fat cells may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia than others, U.S. researchers said Tuesday.

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