Alzheimers Disease
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Head Trauma Linked to Same 'Plaques' Seen in Alzheimer's
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People with brain injuries may have a buildup of the same plaques in their brains seen in people with Alzheimer's disease, a small, new study suggests.

7 Ways Friendships Are Great for Your Health
By Stephanie Pappas published
Having a friend can do great things for your physical health.

Novel Chemical 'Washes Away' Alzheimer's Plaque in Mice
By Christopher Wanjek published
Researchers have found a molecule that breaks down the clumps of protein linked with Alzheimer's disease.

Robin Williams' Death: What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
By Tia Ghose published
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.

Could Red-Wine Compound Resveratrol Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease?
By Rachael Rettner published
A compound found in red wine that's been theorized to have anti-aging effects appears to be safe for people with Alzheimer's disease, and may point to a new way to treat the disease.

Children's Hormone Treatments May Have Planted Alzheimer's Seeds
By Christopher Wanjek published
Children's hormone treatments may have spread a protein linked with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small new study.

Alzheimer's Risk: Women with Memory Problems Decline Faster Than Men
By Laura Geggel published
Elderly women are more likely than elderly men to develop Alzheimer's disease, even when they are exposed to some of the same risk factors, two new studies find.

28 Million Baby Boomers Will Develop Alzheimer's by 2050
By Rachael Rettner published
As 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.
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