Alzheimer's Disease
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Children's Hormone Treatments May Have Planted Alzheimer's SeedsChildren's hormone treatments may have spread a protein linked with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small new study.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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28 Million Baby Boomers Will Develop Alzheimer's by 2050As the baby boomers get older, the rates of Alzheimer's disease among the people of this generation will climb considerably, according to a new study.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Exercising Mind and Body May Not Protect Against Alzheimer'sThere's only so much you can do to protect against Alzheimer's, a new study reveals.
By Elizabeth Goldbaum Published
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Diabetes and Depression May Increase Risk of DementiaPeople with depression or diabetes may face an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study finds.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Being Too Slim at Midlife May Boost Dementia RiskBeing too thin in middle age might be bad for brain health later in life, a new study suggests.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Arts and Crafts Activities May Stave Off DementiaPeople who do artistic or crafty activities may have a lower risk dementia, researchers say.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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'MIND' Your Diet, and Protect Against Alzheimer'sResearchers have created a new diet they call the "MIND" diet, which may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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People with Dementia May Have Hidden Talents, Strange Case ShowsA 60-year-old businessman lost his job and much of his personality to dementia. But he learned to play the saxophone exceptionally well, according to a new report of his case.
By Bahar Gholipour Published
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Widely Used Drugs Tied to Greater Dementia Risk for SeniorsPeople over age 65 who frequently take over-the-counter sleep aids and certain other commonly used drugs may be increasing their risk of dementia, new findings show.
By Anne Harding Published
