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Worried About Dementia? Learn a Second LanguageBilingualism can strengthen the brain, a new study shows. People who spoke two languages developed dementia about 5 years later, on average, than people who spoke only one language.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Can Peanut Butter Sniff Out Early Signs of Alzheimer's?By Marc Lallanilla Published
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Divorce & Other Life Stressors Linked with DementiaCommon life stressors — such as divorce, widowhood or losing a job — may increase the risk of dementia later in life, a new study of women in Sweden suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Alzheimer's Disease & Cancer: Each May Lower Risk of the OtherAlzheimer's disease and cancer are both diseases of aging, but interestingly, having one of these conditions lowers the risk of developing the other.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Common Virus Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Study SuggestsA virus called cytomegalovirus might be linked with the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.
By Anna Azvolinsky Published
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High-Fat Diet May Increase Alzheimer's RiskEating a high fat diet may increase levels of a protein called amyloid-beta, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Unsteady Heartbeat Could Spell Early DementiaPeople with the heart condition atrial fibrillation may develop dementia earlier than people without the condition.
By Lauren Cox Published
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How Books, Puzzles Might Help Ward Off Alzheimer'sCognitive stimulation such as reading a book may reduce the accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Alzheimer's Gene Causes Brain Blood Vessels to Leak
A new study indicates a specific gene makes people more prone to developing Alzheimer's.
By Live Science Staff Published
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