Brain Games May Help Thwart Alzheimer's: Study

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

By Dr. HADI HALAZUN Worried about Alzheimer’s disease? You may want to finish that game of Sudoku before you read this. Researchers behind a study in this week’s Archives of Neurology say they have a found a link between “brain-stimulating activities” and levels of protein…

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Analysis: Goal for Alzheimer's drug by 2025 too ambitious?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. government has set a deadline of 2025 for finding an effective way to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease, an ambitious target considering there is no cure on the horizon and one that sets a firm deadline unlike previous campaigns against cancer or AIDS. A panel ... continue reading

The Personal Side of Alzheimer’s Disease

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

About 300 people packed into a Union Square hotel banquet room this week with one thing in common.

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Brain Scans to Spot Alzheimer’s May Be Available This Year

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

WEDNESDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — Brain scans that detect early warning signs of Alzheimer’s may be available in the United States as soon as this year, researchers reported this week, though it may be too early for the scans to be of much help for those with the disease.

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Alzheimer’s drug takes a hit, but diagnoses may become easier

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Alzheimer’s research is continuing — that’s one bright side we can take from the mixed Alzheimer’s news this week.

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