Alcohol Consumption May Protect Against Risk Of Alzheimer’s

Monday, May 24th, 2010

According to new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s DiseaseKnowledge regarding environmental factors influencing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease is surprisingly scarce, despite substantial research in this area.

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Abnormal Heart Rhythm Linked to Alzheimer’s

Friday, April 16th, 2010

FRIDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) — People with atrial fibrillation, a form of abnormal heart rhythm, are more likely than others to develop dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

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Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer’s (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

MONDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Memory and thinking skills can deteriorate quickly in people with mild cognitive impairment, the stage before Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study.

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Cell phones cut Alzheimer’s risk: Study (Press TV)

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Despite the general belief regarding the health concerns of cell phones, a new study finds they can protect individuals against Alzheimer’s disease.

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New brain scan better detects earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease in healthy people (Science Daily)

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

A new type of brain scan, called diffusion tensor imaging, appears to be better at detecting whether a person with memory loss might have brain changes of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

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