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9 Surprising Risk Factors for Dementia

By Nicole Edison published

Here are nine recent studies that are changing the way we think about how to prevent dementia.

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Alzheimer's disease patients received deep brain stimulation as part of a new study. Above, an X-ray image of a deep brain stimulation implant.

Brain 'Pacemaker' for Alzheimer's Shows Promise In Slowing Decline

By Rachael Rettner published

Implanting a pacemaker-like device in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease could help slow the decline of decision-making and problem-solving skills.

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Can Young Blood Really Help Treat Alzheimer's?

By Stephanie Pappas published

Injecting the blood plasma of healthy young people into people with Alzheimer's disease might be safe, but not all experts are behind the idea.

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Glimmers of Link Found Between Heart Problems and Alzheimer's

By Rafi Letzter published

A weak heart may age parts of the brain by 15 to 20 years.

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Blood Levels of Magnesium May Predict Dementia Risk

By Sara G. Miller published

The levels of magnesium in your blood may be linked to your risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from the Netherlands finds.

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AI Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease Two Years in Advance

By Tracy Staedter published

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People Who Get Less REM Sleep May Be at Greater Risk of Dementia

By Christopher Wanjek published

Consider it another strike against not getting enough sleep...

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Glen Campbell arrives at the 2012 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Glen Campbell's Death: How Does Alzheimer's Kill?

By Rachael Rettner published

Country music legend Glen Campbell has died at age 81 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced today.

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An older couple exercises together

1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Could Be Prevented by Healthier Lifestyles

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published

Strategies aimed at helping people to be healthy could help to decrease the global numbers of dementia cases.

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People with Alzheimer's May Have More Bacteria in Their Brains

By Rachael Rettner published

People with Alzheimer's disease may have higher levels of bacteria in their brains compared to people without the condition, a small new study suggests.

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