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Novel Chemical 'Washes Away' Alzheimer's Plaque in MiceResearchers have found a molecule that breaks down the clumps of protein linked with Alzheimer's disease.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Robin Williams' Death: What Is Lewy Body Dementia?Robin Williams may have committed suicide because he had a condition known as Lewy body dementia, in which an abnormal buildup of brain proteins cause progressive cognitive declines.
By Tia Ghose Published
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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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