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memory, health

Cholesterol Link to Dementia Observed; More Evidence of Lifestyle Impact on Risk Profile

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Evidence of lifestyle choices to the risks of developing dementia keeps mounting. »more»

The benefit of exercise on the brain; Best bet, train with a friend

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In his new book "Spark," author John J. Ratey, M.D., explains emerging research indicating the positive effect that exercise has on brain health from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's. »more»

Should you be screened for Alzheimer's?

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Everyone knows that the earlier you detect a disease the better. Early detection of Alzheimer's disease allows a patient to better plan for their future and to take medication to delay symptoms from worsening. Therefore it would follow that older people should have regular screenings for the disease. »more»

Elder Care: New Signals for Cognitive Decline Discovered; "Olfactory Dysfunction" a big red flag

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Difficulty Identifying Odors May Predict Cognitive Decline »more»

Study: Frequent brain stimulation in old age reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Finally some good news regarding possible prevention techniques for reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. »more»

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Watch for unexplained weight loss in your elder parents, might be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease

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New findings show unexplained weight loss that precedes dementia by more than 10 years is associated with the severity of Alzheimer changes in the brain. This might make it one of the first indicators of the disease. »more»

Something else to fret about in middle age: worrying can lead to mental decline

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The toll that chronic stress can take on the body is well-known (see our post " Something Else to Fret About; Worrying can kill you")"and researchers at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago have found another one--making you more vulnerable to age-related mental decline. »more»

Study: Cancer drug could be a wonder drug for our brain; But will bad lifestyle choices render it moot?

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Very exciting news released by my alma mater today:

A drug used to treat cancer has been shown to enhance long-term memory and strengthen neural connections in the brain, according to a new study by UC Irvine scientists. »more»

Long-forecast dementia epidemic has begun; What you can do to reduce your Alzheimer's risk

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"It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer’s every 72 seconds; by mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s every 33 seconds."

A new report shows that more than 5 million Americans are now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. This is a 10 percent from five years ago and supports the long-forecast dementia epidemic as the baby boomer generation hits the high-risk years. »more»