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Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.Memory impairment, as well as problems with la...
Maria Shriver on Alzheimer's Disease Are we on the brink of controlling one of the major diseases affecting world health? by: Mike Cuthbert, from: Prime Time Radio, Updated January 18, 2011 Related Editor's note: On Jan. 18, 2011, R. Sargent Shriver,
Treating Alzheimer's Disease With Insulin Memory improved in a pilot study with nasal spray by: Nissa Simon, from: AARP Bulletin, September 13, 2011 En español | A unique treatment that uses insulin in the form of a nasal spray shows promise for boos
Health Discovery An Eye Test Aids Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Noninvasive retinal scan shows signs of early stages by: Michael Haederle, from: AARP Bulletin, August 9, 2011 En español | A noninvasive scan that measures the width of blood v
New Test Could Help Detect Alzheimer's Disease Who should get it? by: Katharine Greider, from: AARP Bulletin, July 12, 2010 En español | At an international conference on Alzheimer's disease in Honolulu yesterday, a small Philadelphia-based company
New Science Sheds Light on the Cause of Alzheimer's Disease Researchers now looking in a new direction for a cure by: Elizabeth Agnvall, from: AARP Bulletin, Updated January 24, 2012 You Could Win $50,000! Enter our Perfect Path to Retirement Sweeps.
New Guidelines for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Disease develops years before symptoms show by: Katharine Greider, from: AARP Bulletin, April 19, 2011 En español | New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, published Tuesday by the National
African Americans, Hispanics More Likely to Have Alzheimer's Disease Than Whites Report blames high blood pressure and diabetes, not genes by: Elizabeth Agnvall, from: AARP Bulletin, March 9, 2010 African Americans are about twice as likely to have A
Alternatives That Work Non-medical Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease Get Scientific Backing Research now supports treatments from exercise to brain training by: Chris Haines, from: AARP Bulletin, March 2010 As a cure for Alzheimer's disease continues
Health Discovery Exercising the Body, Using the Brain May Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease Physical activity may keep plaques from forming by: Michael Haederle, from: AARP Bulletin, February 8, 2012 Get Your Brain in Shape! Think faster, focus better. Br
," study author Susan Stark, an assistant professor of occupational therapy and neurology at Washington University in St. Louis,...
, a large-scale study finds. There are three possible explanations for the relationship, each of which could lead to......
. "We believe we have identified the principal mechanism by which mutations of PS1 cause the most common genetic form of...
, a new study suggests. Accumulation of amyloid beta-protein (A-beta) plaques in the brain plays a major role in Alzheimer's, and...
, new research finds. Researchers asked more than 2,100 New York City residents aged 65 and older about their dietary habits.......
Fighting Alzheimer's Disease As in basketball, it takes teamwork to win against this disease by: Pat Summitt, from: AARP Bulletin, January/February 2013 You Could Win $50,000! Enter our Perfect Path to Retirement Sweeps. Official rules. Former Tennes
Alzheimer's Disease Scientists Look for Ways to Prevent and Treat Alzheimer's Research reveals new ways to detect the disease by: Elizabeth Agnvall, from: AARP Bulletin, July 16, 2010 — Frank Siteman/Science Faction/Corbis Related Read more in “Coffe
Prime Time Radio When a Family Member Suffers from Dementia A panel discussion concerning Alzheimer's disease by: Mike Cuthbert, from: Prime Time Radio, October 11, 2011 From the recent AARP Life @ 50 Event in Los Angeles, a panel of five women discu
Can Dance Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's? by: Carrie Barnes, from: AARP VIVA, April 2006 Topic Alerts You can get weekly email alerts on the topics below. Just click “Follow.” Processing Tell Us WhatYou Think Please leave your comment below. You mus
Alzheimer's Disease Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Dementia Researchers say vitamin may protect brain against Alzheimer's disease by: Nissa Simon, from: AARP Bulletin, July 13, 2010 Sources of Vitamin D The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends
The Power of Music: Sounds That Heal Caregivers can use music to make a difference in the lives of those with Alzheimer's Disease and other challenges like depression, autism, brain injury and more by Sally Abrahms, AARP, February 26, 2013 Spotify In
Living Fully With Alzheimer's 10 strategies for keeping loved ones connected to family and community by: Sarah Mahoney, from: AARP, November 3, 2010 mom, Geraldine, 69, both of Atlanta, the meaningful ritual is their regular Saturday trip to the book
Your Health Alzheimer's: A New Theory by: Elizabeth Agnvall, from: AARP Bulletin, September 1, 2010 Related New research appears to upend our current understanding of the causes of Alzheimer's disease, and may lead to a whole new approach to finding
Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia Even a mild hearing loss doubles the risk by: Elizabeth Agnvall, from: AARP Bulletin, February 14, 2011 En español | Adults with hearing loss are significantly more likely than adults with normal hearing to develop dem
Till Dementia Do Us Part? As a spouse is stricken with Alzheimer's disease, more caregivers seek out a new love by: Cynthia Ramnarace, from: AARP Bulletin, September 13, 2010 — Michael Weber/Gallery Stock Related For 10 years, A.B. Amis shepherded hi
Brain Quiz Can you tell fact from myth? by Betsy Carpenter, AARP, April 23, 2013 Get Your Brain in Shape! Think faster, focus better. Brain Fitness: It's free to start. Betsy Carpenter is an editor with AARP Media. You May Also Like Visit the AARP ho
Health Discovery Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Dementia Culprit may be reduced blood flow to the brain by: Lisa Bertagnoli, from: AARP Bulletin, September 13, 2011 En español | People with atrial fibrillation, a heart ailment that causes an irregular
Health Discovery Mother's Alzheimer's Increases Your Risk Mother's genes appear to pass on tendency for the disease to children by: Elizabeth Agnvall, from: AARP Bulletin, March 1, 2011 En español | If your mother has Alzheimer's, you are more likely
Glen Campbell Creates a Final Memory for Fans Alzheimer's makes no appearance on his new album by: Tim Ziegler, from: Concord Music, August 31, 2011 Glen Campbell's upcoming tour is called "Good Times: the Final Farewell." It's a title in keeping wit
A Look at Aging Through Animals Photographer Isa Leshko deals with her mother's battle with Alzheimer's by showing how animals age by: Marlene Fanta Shyer, from: AARP Bulletin, March 14, 2012 Philadelphia photographer Isa Leshko sees a lot in the fac
A Look at Aging Through Animals Photographer Isa Leshko deals with her mother's battle with Alzheimer's by showing how animals age by: Marlene Fanta Shyer, from: AARP Bulletin, March 14, 2012 Philadelphia photographer Isa Leshko sees a lot in the fac
Inspire Awards 2005 Honorees Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Alzheimer's Crusader by: David Dudley, from: AARP The Magazine, January/February 2005 issue Inspire Awards 2005 Honorees Richard Gere Tom Brokaw Alice Coles William Donaldson Antonia Hernández Pr
Women Hit Hardest by Alzheimer's New report reveals how devastating the disease is on female caregivers. by: Elinor Ginzler, from: AARP, October 18, 2010 This month, I'd like to spend some time talking about an issue that unfortunately many of us can
Ask the Pharmacist Do Drugs for Treating Early-Stage Alzheimer's Work? Or do the risks outweigh the benefits? by: Dr. Armon B. Neel Jr., from: AARP, September 12, 2011 You Could Win $50,000! Enter our Perfect Path to Retirement Sweeps. Official rules
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Early Experts disagree on the value of testing by: Katharine Greider, from: AARP Bulletin, October 1, 2011 One of the earliest detectable changes may be the plaques of Alzheimer's. But scientists don't yet know how their presen
Inside E Street The Alzheimer's Generation Is AD the defining disease of the boomer generation? from: Inside E Street, March 19, 2012 The defining disease of the boomer generation may well be Alzheimer's. There are 5.4 million Americans living with t
Health Discovery Minor Ailments Linked to Alzheimer's Loose dentures, sinus congestion, skin problems increase dementia risk by: Jennifer Anderson, from: AARP Bulletin, July 26, 2011 As we age, those minor physical ailments – including sore feet, poo
Family Caregiving Ginzler: Alzheimer's Caregiving Understand the signs and get tips on coping. by: Elinor Ginzler, from: AARP, April 2009 Alzheimer's is really tough on families with loved ones who have the incurable disease. Unlike other progressive
Inside E Street The Brain Doctors A look into innovative treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease from: Inside E Street, June 28, 2011 Inside E Street's Lark McCarthy visited the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vega
Interactive Tool New Help for Alzheimer's Patients Who Want Experimental Treatments Online tool helps them sign up for clinical trials by: Katharine Greider, from: AARP Bulletin, July 12, 2010 Related This week, the Alzheimer's Association, the leadi
Maria Shriver's Mission In honor of her father, the journalist shines a light on Alzheimer's disease by: Jeanne Dorin McDowell, , from: AARP The Magazine, May/June 2009 issue Maria Shriver with her father, Sargent Shriver. — Photo by Ron Galella/Wire
Myth Buster Decaf Coffee ... Is It Really Decaffeinated? by: Rebecca Kern, from: AARP Bulletin, May 14, 2009 Myth: Decaffeinated coffees and teas contain no caffeine. Facts: Decaf coffees and teas retain small amounts of caffeine, says Allison Hoffma
My Generation Alzheimer's: a Mission to Remember How would an Alzheimer's epidemic affect you and your family? from: My Generation, September 13, 2012 Health Encyclopedia Find health information about medical conditions, symptoms and medical procedur
Prime Time Radio 'Living With Alzheimer's'
David Shenk's film project shows how caregivers adapt by Mike Cuthbert, Prime Time Radio, June 11, 2013 David Shenk, the author of The Genius in All of Us and The Forgetting — Alzheimer's: Portrait of an Ep
In Museums, Those With Alzheimer's Find Themselves Again Art revives memories, and sparks flashes of personality, humor, and perception. by: Linda Greider, from: AARP Bulletin, October 2, 2009 There are currently 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's
One More Thing Step Into the Global Positioning Shoe Technology developed to track missing children now helps the families of those with Alzheimer's disease from: Inside E Street, February 20, 2012 A microchip is offering peace of mind to the familie
Inspire Awards 2009 Honorees Peter Gallagher, Alzheimer's Activist by: Jeanne Dorin McDowell, from: AARP The Magazine, January/February 2009 issue — Christian Witkin Inspire Awards 2009 Honorees Glenn Close Richard M. Cohen Martin Eakes Katherine Fr
Missouri Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy 'Staying Sharp' workshop March 29 by: Steve Weinberg, from: AARP Bulletin, March 1, 2012 Get Your Brain in Shape! Think faster, focus better. Brain Fitness: It's free to start. Staying mentally sharp is impor
Volunteer Appreciation Comfort for Alzheimer's Study Volunteers by: Trish Nicholson, from: AARP Bulletin, September 1, 2010 Related The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study is distributing quilts to volunteers participating in research studies to fi
Health Discovery Vitamin B12 Levels Linked to Memory Skills and Brain Size Are you getting enough of this essential nutrient? by: Jennifer Anderson, from: AARP Bulletin, October 3, 2011 En español | A new study links vitamin B12 deficiency to brain s
Staying Sharp Forums Scheduled for Fall 2011 from: AARP Utah, May 23, 2011 Brain fitness and preventing memory loss are at the top of the list of concerns with people 50+, so AARP Utah has scheduled several Staying Sharp seminars with Dr. Kevin Duff
Health Discovery Coffee or Tea? Yes, Please Common beverages may lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, cancer by: Cathie Gandel, from: AARP Bulletin, July 13, 2010 “The main message is that people who drink coffee and tea do not have to w
Inside E Street Alzheimer's @ Work With graying laborers, how can employers address Alzheimer's in the workplace? from: Inside E Street, May 25, 2012 Statistics show that one-quarter of the U.S. labor force is approaching 55 and older. With aging emp
Using Language to Combat Dementia The mental agility you need to be bilingual can keep the brain working better, for longer by: Sarah Wildman, from: AARP VIVA, February 23, 2011 En español | Bilingualism may be the best weapon in our arsenal against
Living With Alzheimer's Your Picture Tribute Celebrate your loved one here. from: AARP, November 1, 2010 Carole Bates, 73, as pictured in Remembered: The Alzheimer's Photography Project." — Gregg Segal What Alzheimer's "looks like" varies as much as
My Generation Brain Yoga Keep your brain fit and prevent memory loss from: My Generation, December 10, 2010 Are you overworked and overstressed? Perhaps you're finding it difficult to remember the countless details in your life. While there are plent
Movie Review: 'Robot and Frank' Caregiving robot and Alzheimer's patient give this buddy picture starring Frank Langella a twist by: Bill Newcott, from: AARP, August 24, 2012 You Could Win $50,000! Enter our Perfect Path to Retirement Sweeps. Officia
The Big Move Transitioning Into a New Normal After all the boxes are unpacked, it's the little things that matter. by: Amy Goyer, from: AARP, Oct. 5, 2009 The Big Move AARP family expert Amy Goyer chronicles her parents' move into a continuing-care c
Caregiving Lessons A daughter learns a lot about herself in the process of caring for others by: Kathryn Cody, from: AARP, February 4, 2011 Related I tried to control the surge of raw pain that she forgot me because I was adopted. I had been 2 when t
Life Transitions Helping Aging Parents Move Here's how you can help them make the change. by: Amy Goyer, from: AARP, Sept. 8, 2009 The Big Move AARP family expert Amy Goyer chronicles her parents' move into a continuing-care community. Follow along a
Money for Caregivers New York Caregivers Need Respite More than 2 million New Yorkers provide care for an ailing relative. by: Donna Liquori, from: AARP Bulletin, October 1, 2009 Carolyn Day is her husband's constant companion. Five years ago, Jerry
might become hyperactive to compensate for disease-related deterioration, a new study suggests. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic tested 69 mentally...
Prime Time Focus The Memory Palace Technique A memory system developed in ancient Rome by: Alyne Ellis, from: Prime Time Focus, March 6, 2012 Get Your Brain in Shape! Think faster, focus better. Brain Fitness: It's free to start. Try this easy memory
INSIDE E STREET The Long Goodbye: When a Spouse Has Alzheimer's Barry Petersen faced a difficult decision after his wife was moved to a long-term care facility with early-onset Alzheimer's: whether to start a new relationship? from: Inside E Street,
INSIDE E STREET The Long Goodbye: When a Spouse Has Alzheimer's Barry Petersen faced a difficult decision after his wife was moved to a long-term care facility with early-onset Alzheimer's: whether to start a new relationship? from: Inside E Street,
Dr. Rachel Schindler. Vice President, Clinical Disease Area and expert in Alzheimer's disease for Pfizer, Inc. Dr. Rachel Schindler is a neurologist with subspecialty training in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology. After completing her training
are at increased risk for high blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation -- all of which may be associated with later development of Alzhei...
, a new study says. Laboratory research led by a team from Northwestern University found that insulin acts as a shield that deflects the toxic proteins.....
Strategic Analysis, , from: AARP Research Center, September 2010 This and Related Reports A large majority of Americans have never been tested for their genetic m
Strategic Analysis, , from: AARP Research Center, September 2010 This and Related Reports A large majority of Americans have never been tested for their genetic m
has received an extra boost from two new studies. Florida researchers report that a daily dose of 500 milligrams of caffeine......
4 Tips for a Better Memory — and a Better Life Joshua Foer's new book supplies memorable advice by: Joshua Foer, from: Moonwalking With Einstein, April 7, 2011 You Could Win $50,000! Enter our Perfect Path to Retirement Sweeps. Official rules. 3. Con
runs in your family, you may be more likely to have brain changes associated with the disorder even before symptoms such as memory and thinking problems occur, according to new research. ...
among otherwise healthy people, a new Spanish study suggests. Women who don't smoke appear to gain the most benefit from...
The Author Speaks How My Husband and I Dealt With Alzheimer's A personal essay by: Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle, from: AARP Bulletin, October 18, 2010 Olivia and Hob Hoblitzelle — Courtesy of Birch Tree Contrary to our culture's limited views of the elder
patients in the United Kingdom,.....
, researchers say. In tests on rats, they found that humanin, which may prevent nerve cells from dying, also helps improve......
among those already experiencing memory problems, a new study says. But the drug donepezil (Aricept), commonly prescribed for people with...
, English researchers report. They conducted clinical assessments and brain imaging scans, and analyzed blood plasma samples.....
clinical trials and this imbalance could affect the findings of the trials, according to a new study. Researchers looked at which type of caregiver Alzheimer'...
, a new study contends. Previous research had suggested that clumps of amyloid protein, which damage neurons and are charact...
and the age at which people will begin to show symptoms has been identified by U.S. researchers. The TOMM40 gene may be the...
, a new study shows. The latest research, published in the Aug. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association,...
have a shorter life span than other older adults, but the risk of death is no greater for whites or blacks, a new study says. The study, conducted....
in adults, a new study finds. This gene is involved in immune and inflammatory responses, and may be yet another piece of the.....
, new research suggests. Scientists have long known that nerve cells in people with Alzheimer's die prematurely because...
, a finding that could help lead to new treatments, Dutch researchers report. The presence of tangles of misfolded...
is a major advance that will help improve understanding of what causes the condition, say scientists who pinpointed the genes. Each...
, researchers might have found a key to reducing or preventing nerve degeneration for these patients. According to...
is a major advance that will help improve understanding of what causes the condition, say the scientists who pinpointed the gen...
or early thinking and memory problems tend to mirror the emotions of those around them, researchers find. This transfer of emotions, known as emotional contagion, appears heightened....
in people with a gene mutation that causes a rare form of the disease that begins at a young age. The findings from the two studies could improve...
amp; Co. announced Monday that solanezumab did....
as others, but the progressive brain disorder tends to develop later in life, the researchers say. "The goal of the study was to determin...
. The five-year effort will look at drug and exercise treatments for patients with early stage disease, test if the generic drug prazosin can reduce agitation...
. In a study in the journal Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, neurologist Dr. Douglas Scharre of Ohio State...
, according to a new study. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago followed 970 older adults (average age 80) who didn't have......
in recent studies done on animal models. The brain's entorhinal cortex, which supports memory, normally produces brain-derived neurotrophic.....
, according to a new study. Researchers from the Salk Institute in San Diego found that the drug, known as J147, increased leve...
. Researchers found that gastric bypass patients, when tested six months after their weight-loss surgeries, had less expression....
-associated amyloid beta from the brain and reverses memory problems in mice, a new study finds. The results suggest that bexarotene could possibly help the...
INSIDE E STREET Dr. Satcher on Offsetting Alzheimer's How Alzheimer's may impact you. from: Inside E Street Related Dr. David Satcher, former US Surgeon General and a member of the Alzheimer's Study Group joins Inside E Street to address the demograp
could offer a potential target for new drugs against the disease, two new studies show. "Defining the precise steps of......
and dementia triple the health-care costs for afflicted seniors. In addition, people who live in nursing homes or assisted...
, according to the results of a new study in mice. Recent research suggests that the appearance of neuronal cell cycle events...
Dr. Gary Small, M.D. Director of the UCLA Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the UCLA Longevity Center. Gary Small, M.D., is a professor of psychiatry and aging at UCLA, and director of the UCLA Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the UCLA Longevi
, U.S. researchers say. Sea squirts are marine organisms that have a hard outer tunic with a soft body inside. Adult sea...
. Researchers took blood samples from Alzheimer's patients and healthy people and then isolated immune cells called macrophages...
, a new study finds. The research included 64 Alzheimer's patients, 44 people with mild cognitive impairment (the stage of...
can be detected in the cerebrospinal fluid in the very early stages of the disease, a Swedish study suggests. University of Gothenburg researchers analyzed cerebrospinal...
patients. The proteins -- SRF (serum response factor) and myocardin -- lessen blood flow in the brain and reduce the rate at which the...
. People with Alzheimer's are already known to suffer from loss of smell. But the new research pinpoints a direct link betw...
may be linked to an increased risk of anemia, new study findings suggest. Australian researchers analyzed hemoglobin, iron and other blood-based measurements in 211 Alzheimer's patients,...
or brain damage from stroke are thought to be irreversible, some forms of memory loss may respond to treatment. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of treatable...
, researchers think they have found a marker of change in the brain that precedes the onset of the disease by five to 10 years. The indicator of trouble to come, they......
late in life may have the same gene mutations linked to the inherited, early onset form of the condition, according to a new study. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicin...
drugs may prevent long-term damage from traumatic brain injury, suggests a study of mice by Georgetown University Medical Center researchers. The...
. In a study funded by Bayer Healthcare Berlin, researchers report that they were able to use a drug and PET scans to success...
The Right Foods Can Fend Off Health Issues from: AARP Maine, July 6, 2012 The growing season is well underway in our beautiful state. Local farmers are stocking their farm stands, local supermarkets and farmer's markets with affordable locally grown
The Right Foods Can Fend Off Health Issues from: AARP Maine, July 6, 2012 The growing season is well underway in our beautiful state. Local farmers are stocking their farm stands, local supermarkets and farmer's markets with affordable locally grown
appears to occur when plaques develop in the brain. But until recently, there was no way to view the plaques in people until they died. The new PET scanning technology allows researchers to look for the plaques, known...
Health Discovery The Anti-Alzheimer's Diet Eating a combination of healthy foods, such as fish, olive oil, and nuts, may help ward off Alzheimer's disease. by: Nissa Simon, from: AARP Bulletin, April 20, 2010 Related Eating more olive oil, nuts, fish
Heart Health Linked to How the Brain Ages If the heart isn't pumping properly the brain ages faster, study finds by: Michael Haederle, from: AARP Bulletin, August 3, 2010 Here's yet another reason to follow a smart diet and get plenty of exercise: Ke
and dementia, finds a new Swedish study. Previous research has shown that the FTO gene affects body mass index (BMI),...
, a new study suggests. It included 444 people who were dementia-free when they were enrolled in the study and underwent...
later in life compared to those who are married or live with a partner. And the risk is three times higher among those who ...
, schizophrenia and autism can also be spotted in brain scans done on newborns, a new study indicates. Researchers from.....
may be harder to detect in people over 80, according to a new study that examined the relationship between age-related brain shrinkage and Alzheimer's-associated memory loss. The study included.....
may also reduce patients' risk of heart attack and death, according to a new study. Researchers followed more than 7,000 Alzheimer's...
International. The estimate includes direct costs of medical...
Health Discovery Eye Surgery Helps Alzheimer's Patients Mood, sleep and thinking improved after cataract surgery by: Jennifer Anderson, from: AARP Bulletin, November 22, 2011 En español | Better eyesight can improve thinking skills, mood, sleep and o
. Totals between 5 and 14 indicated amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Questionnaire scores of 4 or lower indicated no problems with memory. The...
, a person's family and close friends are better able to spot the initial signs of trouble than traditional screening by doctors, new research suggests. The finding,...
have produced mixed results. The studies were done because of "a long history of epidemiological studies that related fish.....
, a new study suggests. The research doesn't prove that being confined to the house causes dementia, and other factors could.....
. The risk was most pronounced in women with the variant on both X chromosomes, although both women and men with just....
for the first time in 25 years has just been presented to Alzheimer's experts. The key change would put more focus on...
appears to spread through the brain, traveling from neuron to neuron in much the same way that an infection or cancer moves through the body, new research with mice suggests. Scientists reported Thursday...
. New research suggests that an abnormal form of a protein -- amyloid precursor protein, or APP -- which has been previously associated with...
at bay. The research was conducted in mice and is preliminary, and it may not apply to humans. Still, the possible link.....
and diabetes have less memory loss than those without diabetes should be regarded with caution, American experts say. "It's not clear from this study and others...
. "We have long sought a clearer picture of the true impact of anesthesia and surgery on the central nervous system," study......
may become upset, fearful and agitated when confused. The Alzheimer's Association suggests how to calmly respond when a person with Alzheimer's becomes confused or disoriented: ...
doesn't mean life as you know it is ending. People with Alzheimer's can lead a purposeful and productive life if they take steps to care for their physical and mental health, the Alzheime...
, and sometimes the symptoms may be hard to spot. The Alzheimer's Association lists these common symptoms of mild cognitive decline: Struggling...
. They found that cellular proteins called prions activate the process by which amyloid-beta peptides impair brain function in.....
seems to affect the brain when people are young, much earlier than previously thought, new research suggests. The brains of people in their mid-20s who had the...
and other types of dementia appear to spread through linked nerve cells in the brain, new research indicates. The findings from MRI brain scans of dementia patients suggest that it...
. It is not yet clear what the finding may mean for humans because the disease was found in mice, the study authors noted......
, according to a new study. Previous research has suggested that diabetes may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but University of Ari...
. The disease, the most common form of dementia among the elderly, is expected to afflict 120 million people worldwide by 2050....
, U.S. researchers report. They add that the finding may encourage doctors to train people in the early stages of Alzhei...
than so-called "biomarkers," which include things such as changes in brain volume or levels of certain proteins in cerebrospina...
#603;4 allele, according to new research from Australia. "Our finding that brain-plaque-related memor...
may be significantly lower than it is for others. People who had non-melanoma skin cancer were nearly 80 percent less likely t...
, even a minor infection can double the rate of memory loss, British researchers report. In this new study, researchers found that Alzheimer's patients who had respiratory, gastrointestinal...
, new research suggests. "Hopefully, in 10 or 15 years this may be one of many agents that we use to reduce the risk of Alzheim...
. People think about lifestyle factors in preventing heart disease, he says, but not always when it comes to losing mental ...
and other neurodegenerative conditions. Nicknamed GOSPEL, the protein protects brain cells by interrupting a naturally occurring "stress cascade" that......
, a new study suggests. It included 87 older people with mild cognitive impairment, and 76 others with no memory problems. All.....
starts to damage the brain 50 years before symptoms of the disease appear, a new study suggests. An allele is one of two or more forms of a gene....
. The findings come from researchers at the Mayo Clinic's Florida campus and the University of California, San Francisco, who....
(CATIE-AD) study, funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. The study was to be published online April 15 in.....
and stroke. Removing clots and other blockages in the brain is crucial to allow blood to flow unimpeded, since blockages can....
triggers a protein that contributes to the breakdown of the brain's memory. If the findings are confirmed in humans, they could solve part of the puzzle of how gunk-like......
. "Older people who are active, outgoing and relaxed may be less likely to develop dementia," said study author Hui-Xin Wang,.....
start experiencing memory loss as early as their 50s. Unfortunately, scientists don't know of any way to prevent Alzheimer...
Facts and...
are memory loss (41 percent), personal safety (33 percent) and confusion (27 percent), finds a new survey. The poll of 524 caregive...
is accelerating at a rapid pace, and by next year 35.6 million people around the world will suffer from dementia -- a 10 percent increase since 2005, a new report predicts. Incidence...
, new research suggests. Researchers looked at the association between the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) and the.....
Neuroimaging Initiative, a large study...
. Side effects of taking certain medications. Alcohol use. Not getting enough exercise. Consuming too much caffeine.
, experts said. "This is the first data of this kind," said report co-author Angela Deokar, a CDC public health advisor. In 2011, older adults...
. Hypothermia, dehydration or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Electrolyte imbalance. Infection. Malnutrition. Injury to the head, blood clot, stroke or heart attack. Being...
. Certain genetic disorders.
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early is essential if patients are to benefit from the medications currently used for this dementia, a new report stresses. However, most people with the condition are diagnosed...
. The research site is in Las Vegas,...
, you and your caregiver may be compensated for time and travel.The research site...
does not appear to be effective for people older than 40 years who have Down syndrome and Alzheimer's, according to a new study. Although previous animal studies....
can be frustrating as you struggle to maintain your memory. The Alzheimer's Association offers these suggestions for coping with memory loss: Create a schedule...
and improve brain health. "I have recommended 81 milligrams of baby aspirin for my patients with any vascular risk factors who are either...
, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine said their findings should prompt a re-e...
may look and act differently in men and women, new research suggests. An emerging field known as gender-specific medicine has shown pronounced differences among the sexes in terms of heart disease and...
, a stay in the hospital could lead to accelerated mental decline and increase the risk of going into a nursing home or dying, according to a new study. The investigators...
or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests. As the population ages and dementia becomes a more...
might want to take daily doses of painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen, but a new study suggests that might not be the best.....
, a new study finds. The presence of atrial fibrillation also predicted higher death rates in dementia patients, especiall...
, three groups of researchers now say they have been unable to duplicate those findings. The teams said their research could......
and dementia. "Your rate of cognitive decline really doesn't depend on the number of years of schooling you've had," said...
, as many experts have long believed. In fact, the study found that many people over the age of 75 had signs of significant....
, Swiss researchers report. Using a combination of specialized MRI scans and an artificial intelligence technique, radiologist...
. Throughout the 83-week study, participants may receive the investigational drug, study-related...
.The research site is...
, according to a new study. The condition, called endothelial dysfunction, involves a loss of nitric oxide in the endothelium,....
. In addition, they confirmed earlier reports that a variation in the vitamin D3 receptor gene, on chromosome 12, might also...
) that have been released into the brain's blood vessels. The study is scheduled for presentation this week at the Experimental Biology....
. Samples of cerebrospinal fluid taken from the patients were tested for several biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's, including alph...
. According to a new animal study published in the Dec. 31 issue of PLoS ONE, the kind of cosmic radiation exposure faced...
is important because it may lead to an early diagnosis, experts say. According to the Alzheimer's Association, early diagnosis enables patients to: Plan ahead for...
more than any other illness except cancer, and they are more often on the front lines of providing care for loved ones battling the disease, new research...
2010 Shriver Report Alzheimer's and Latinas A new report examines the impact of Alzheimer's disease on women — as victims and caregivers. by: Romel Hernández, from: AARP VIVA, October 18, 2010 Related En español | When Francisca Terrazas was diagnose
. "It would be really unfortunate if this caused a lot of people to start worrying about Alzheimer's...
Peter V. Rabins Member, AARP Caregiving Advisory Panel from: AARP, August 22, 2012 Peter V. Rabins, author and a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is a member of the AARP Caregiving Advisory Panel. Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., is pro
, according to new research. In a small study published online Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology, researchers found that diet...
. Now, new cognitive tests may help doctors determine whether people with the illness are fit to drive. University of...
are no more effective than placebo," the study authors said. The drugs in question are Zoloft (sertraline), and Remeron (mirtazapine)....
involves an international study of three different drugs in people destined to develop the brain disorder. The large trial, scheduled to start next year,...
improve their memory, a new study suggests. As Alzheimer's progresses, patients lose their memory as synapses (connections.....
in living patients, PET scan technology may help suggest the onset of the disease. Now, experts are issuing new guidance on which patients might stand to...
, researchers say. Normal mice who had long-term exposure to such electromagnetic waves avoided developing Alzheimer's, while.....
could double the number of Americans defined as having the brain-robbing illness. The guidelines, issued Tuesday by the Alzheimer's...
. A drug called Dimebon seems to improve cognitive function in both mice and humans but, new research reveals, it actuall...
and other forms of dementia, a new study finds. "We think it [angiotensin] is one of the most important factors determinin...
without increasing overall costs, a new study from Finland says. The findings suggest that exercise, particularly when tail...
Health Discovery Moderate Exercise May Slow Pre-Alzheimer's Mental Decline Aerobic exercise improves symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease or dementia. by: Cathie Gandel, from: AARP Bulletin, January 26, 2010 Aerob
. Curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, is a potent antioxidant. However, digestive juices in the gastrointesti...
and that number is expected to triple by 2050., the release notes. Currently, there are no approved drug treatments to prevent or reverse the disease. More information The...
will provide qualified participants with research-related care and study medication at no cost, and possible...
.The research site is in Garden Grove, Calif. More...
. These women had a somewhat lower prevalence of male DNA, which was present in lower concentrations in regions of the brain most affected by Alzheimer's. Because of the small...
.The research site is...
.The research site is in Denver, Colo. More...
, you or the loved one may qualify for this study.The research site...
and are not in a nursing home or require 24-hour care, you or the loved one may...
or another dementia, Snyder noted. "It is important to remember that the cognitive changes associated with aging are very different from the cognitive changes....
, Brown said, but he added that it could be useful in identifying people who need further evaluation. "A good TYM score means that it is very unlikely a patient has Alzheimer's,"...
. The researchers randomly assigned the patients to four weeks of rTMS at 20 Hz or two weeks of a dummy treatment followed by two weeks of rTMS. Pulses were...
and diabetes. This...
may be detectable up to two decades before problems with memory and thinking develop, according to new research. The findings are significant...
who take the antipsychotic drug risperidone (Risperdal) to help curb their agitation and aggression may see a return of these troublesome symptoms if they stop taking the medication, a new study ...
, but their closest evolutionary cousins don't. Even more inexplicable is the fact that chimpanzee and other non-human primat...
often can seem withdrawn and apathetic, symptoms frequently attributed to memory problems or difficulty finding the right words. But patients with the progressive brain disorder.....
, a new study says. A U.S. research team examined gene variations across the human genome, or full DNA sequence, of 2,269 people......
, which often impairs decision-making ability, making people unable to give proper consent for scientists to study their c...
. The results of the studies we analyzed are encouraging and suggestive that cholinesterase inhibitors are safe and ef...
. They caution, however, that the study found no evidence of a lower risk for either vascular dementia or general cogni...
in humans -- challenges conventional theories about memory consolidation during sleep, the University of California, Los Angeles researchers...
and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, explained in a news release from the American Academy of...
, people with the impairment do often go on to develop it, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The study, published in the Sept. 7 issue of the journal Neurology, also found...
.The research site is in Winston-Salem, N.C. More...
Health Discovery High Doses of B Vitamins Benefit the Brain by: Nissa Simon, from: AARP Bulletin, October 5, 2010 Related — Antonio M. Rosario/Getty Images High doses of certain B vitamins can slow the rate of brain shrinkage that frequently leads t
has reached a point of significant potential, even as the disease's looming impact on society grows more and more dire, experts say. Some leading scientists, in fact, worry...
-- and scientists now believe they know how. The finding, published in the May 7 issue of Nature, suggests a novel...
react emotionally, new research suggests. The finding builds on previous indications that gender and the nature of the caregiv...
Glen Campbell Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis by: Ann Oldenburg, from: USA Today, June 22, 2011 Glen Campbell, country singer/actor, 75, and his wife, Kim, tell People magazine that he has Alzheimer's disease. They decided to go public with Campbell's
, is known to have side effects on the lining of the lower colon. The cells that line the colon are similar to those seen in Barrett's esophagus, a condition that...
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and other types of dementia in your senior years. And the better shape you're in, the lower this risk may be, a large new study suggests. Nearl...
and other types of dementia will cost the United States about $200 billion this year, a total that includes $140 billion paid by Medicare and Medicaid, new statistics......
. A study published online this month in the Annals of Neurology suggests that "floating" clumps of amyloid beta...
, normally rise during the day and decrease at night. While the finding is preliminary, it could suggest a possible link betw...
as a major health threat, fearing its onset nearly as much as they do cancer. Conducted in France, Germany, Poland, Spain and...
may have just taken a small step forward. Longer-lasting radioactive "tracers" used in the brain-scanning process could allow wider use of the imaging...
overproduce a longer, stickier form of amyloid beta, the protein fragment that clumps into plaques in the brains of Alzheimer...
that previously showed troubling side effects may actually be safe in the long run, researchers report. The keys to the safety of the drug, bapineuzumab,...
in older people. But the tool, which involves both simple questions as well as complex physiological testing, may not be......
may be more complex than believed, U.S. researchers report. It was already known that amyloid plaques affect neurons. But the researchers at the...
have been identified by an international team of scientists. The researchers said they also pinpointed a number of genes that....
, celebrated women's basketball coach Pat Summitt is stepping aside as head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols team.....
, the agency said Tuesday. The newly approved tablets disintegrate rapidly, making it easier for elderly or disabled people to take them, the FDA said in a news release....
, the researchers noted, but they stressed that the relationship between cholesterol and dementia may vary over a lifetime. "Our findings...
Research in New York City. However, this possibility...
or other dementias. However, if you already have memory or thinking problems, drinking alcohol may accelerate memory decline."...
. The study included 940 people, aged 70 to 89, who had no cognitive problems at the start of the trial and who provid...
. After exercise, these veterans lost the ability to increase the use of their basal ganglia. The exercise stress test produced ...
California News West region from: AARP Bulletin, Updated November 1, 2011 Quilt for a Cure by Donnan Runkel - 11/01/2011 More than 1,200 quilts have been donated to volunteer participants in Alzheimer's research since a September 2010 AARP Bulletin s
SUNDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep apnea, the condition that robs sufferers of deep sleep by endlessly and subconsciously waking them up, becomes more common as people age. Now, a small new study raises the possibility that it may somehow ca
if cognitive impairment was already present, said study lead author Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas, an assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. "We...
and frontotemporal dementia were included in the study, as well as healthy individuals. The researchers compared their scores....
Databank Alzheimer's Caregivers Number of unpaid Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers in each state and D.C., in 2009 by: AARP Bulletin, from: AARP Bulletin, March 3, 2011 Source: 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (2009 DATA) * Numbers are ro
Alzheimer's Disease Maria Shriver's Story Witnessing Her Father's Battle with Alzheimer's Disease by: Romel Hernández, from: AARP VIVA, October 18, 2010 Related En español | Sargent Shriver was a brilliant, charismatic, and inspiring statesman, best
Still Fighting for a Cause Georgia: Top Brain Docs Explore ‘Staying Sharp' Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie, speaks out about Parkinson's disease. by: Bill Hendrick, from: AARP Bulletin, April 1, 2009 Ali has both massage and physical therapy twice a week
could triple within the next 40 years if no progress is made against the disease, new projections show. Reporting in the Feb. 6 online issue of the journal Neurology,......
set off alarms in locker rooms across the nation, but the news for aging athletes isn't all bad. Retired pro football players have fewer h...
later in life, even when autopsies revealed the clear brain changes that are hallmarks of the disease. Also, the brains of...
, some doctors don't put much value on early diagnosis of the disease. But that's the wrong outlook, said Dr. Nerida Paterson, senior lecturer in the discipline of general practice at the University......
taper off in the oldest, but a new study finds that people over 90 have the highest rates. According to previous epidemiological research, the...
, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) and other brain disorders, finding a specialist to treat their condition may be increasingly difficult, according to a new stud...
, researchers report. This "cocktail" strategy, described in the Jan. 6 issue of Science Translational Medicine,...
have taken that a step further: They've built a better rat. By creating genetically engineered lab animals that more closel...
might improve thinking, focus and alertness. The process, called direct brain stimulation, or deep brain stimulation (DBS),.....
, tau tangles also occur in a devastating brain condition caused by head trauma. In a new study, researchers describe how they pinpointed signs of tau in five former National Football League players who...
, new brain scan research suggests. The study authors found that eating baked and broiled fish -- but not fried -- helps to...
, a new study says. The study, by researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., involved 900 patients over the age....
This study is for people aged 50 to 88 with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's who are APOEe4 carriers. Participants must have a caregiver who can participate.The research...
Inside E Street Early Detection of Alzheimer's Drug may detect Alzheimer's before symptoms appear from: Inside E Street, May 25, 2012 Until recently, the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer's — America's sixth-leading cause of death — was thr
, he added. "We are struggling to manage the number we have now, which is a little over 5 million. So you can imagine with three times as many [patients]...
The Author Speaks Interview With Susan Jacoby, Author of 'Never Say Die' She takes a more critical and skeptical look at old age by: Julia M. Klein, from: AARP Bulletin, March 3, 2011 Q. You object to the notion that depression in the old is always a
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Providing Care Assessing an Older Adult's Mental Health Needs Change in mood or behavior can signal a serious matter from: AARP Article Highlights We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in energy level or a mar
Age-Proof Your Brain 10 easy ways to keep your mind fit forever by: Beth Howard, from: AARP The Magazine, Feb./Mar. 2012 issue Symptom Checker Enter your health symptoms to find out possible causes and treatments. 5) Eat like a Greek A heart-friendly
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and other forms of dementia many years later, according to scientists in California and Finland, who tracked almost 10,000 men and women for four...
or another form of dementia. For this study, researchers quizzed almost 17,000 women, average age about 74, over the telephon...
, and their 14.9 million caregivers provided a total of 17 billion hours of unpaid care, valued at more than $200 billion, according to the report, which also highlights the physical and e...
. So how can a person tell if a fruit fly is suffering from memory loss? And how would that help advance the fight against Alzh...
. As a focus of research, tau protein "tangles" have typically taken a backseat to another protein, the beta amyloid plaqu...
and other forms of "cognitive impairment," a phrase used to describe a decline in thinking skills. Moderate drinking is generally defined as a maximum of two...
is made, the earlier treatment can begin. On that, experts agree. With a growing array of tests available to predict your odds of developing the degenerative brain disorder --...
Research Center in New York City, said: "Aspirin has many properties that benefit the health of our blood vessels. This study shows just...
, you may qualify for this study.The research site is in Lake Charles, La. More informationPlease...
will receive study related medication and study visits at no cost.The...
, you or the loved one may qualify for this study.The research site is in Boulder, Colo....
and who are currently taking anti-Alzheimer's medication. The research site is in Torrance, Calif....
. Qualified participants must be at least 50 and be taking Aricept (donepezil).The...
and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. The findings may also help explain why people who exercise don't......
, you may qualify for this study.The research site is in Birmingham, Ala. More informationPlease...
, stroke or other brain injuries to recover lost function, the researchers explained. "Obviously, memory disorders are a hallmark of a number of different......
, and are being treated with Donepezil, you or the loved one may qualify for this study.The...
and AMD share similar developmental pathways in terms of protein build-up and brain and eye changes. The authors' current observations are drawn from an analysis of...
? If so, you may qualify to for this study asking caregivers about their experiences. It would involve two clinic...
(no effective treatment yet exists), while a product containing ginseng asserted that it can prevent both diabetes and cancer, the report said. Steve Mister,...
] who become delirious experience the equivalent of an 18-month decline compared to those who do not experience delirium," the study's...
A potential new drug for Alzheimer's disease failed to slo
Georgia Helping Caregivers Cope Rosalynn Carter Institute offers support for those taking care of loved ones by: Bill Sanders, from: AARP Bulletin, November 1, 2012 As the caregiver for his wife, Clara, Pat Lambert of Albany receives support and in-h
The Time Is Now from: AARP, May 21, 2010 Related This short video explains the need for health care reform, focusing on families coping with the devastating effects of Alzheimer's. It is estimated that nearly 500,000 new cases of this disease will be
My Generation Maria Shriver's Story On caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's from: My Generation, May 5, 2009 Maria Shriver is best known for her political family. She is a wife, mother, author and filmmaker, but she is also an enduring activis
PPI Consumer Protection Team Protecting Older Investors The Challenge of Diminished Capacity by: Naomi Karp, Ryan Wilson, from: Public Policy Institute, November, 2011 In an era of “do-it-yourself retirement,” individuals are largely responsible for
5 Numbers Everyone Should Know. Blood Pressure. About one in three people has high blood pressure, the driving force behind heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. Because high blood pressure often has no symptoms, you'll need to keep track of your
is one of the most dreaded afflictions of old age, but the announcement by celebrated women's basketball coach Pat Summit of her Alzheimer's diagnosis at age 59 has put a spotlight on the less common, but pe...
, Boustani said. Given the risks, older adults should look for drugs that don't contain benadryl, he said. "A lot of...
by 30 percent compared to women who have not used hormone therapy. The researchers set out to better understand why some previo...
, visit the Alzheimer's Association.
or dementia in these patients. In contrast, similar patients with high blood pressure can slow brain atrophy by lowering their blood pressure, the researchers added. Blood pressure is measured using ...
," study author Dr. Joseph Quinn said during a Tuesday news conference. "It's not going to help once a patient has already rea...
in Hawaii. In one study, researchers analyzed data from more than 1,200 people in their 70s enrolled in the Framingham Study......
Prime Time Radio The Prescription for Longevity Meet the man who made it okay to grow old. by: Mike Cuthbert, from: Prime Time Radio, June 8, 2010 — Photo by: Courtesy of the International Longevity Cenetr USA Related We've all heard the prescription
Across the States 1998: Profiles of Long-Term Care Systems, Third Edition by: Robert W. Bectel, AARP Public Policy Institute, Natalie Graves Tucker, AARP, from: Public Policy Institute, January 1998 This 253-page chartbook features up-to-date statist
A Well-Seasoned Mind New scientific research shows these spices are good for your brain by: Daniel G. Amen, M.D., from: AARP The Magazine, May/June 2010 issue — Amana/Getty Images Related In India, where people eat curry almost every day, the Alzheim
My Generation Grateful Dead Drummer Mickey Hart: Rhythms of Life Channeling the sounds of the universe from: My Generation, August 20, 2012 Mickey Hart still performs the signature drumming adored by decades of "Deadheads." But he's now exploring a l
Session Highlights. Slideshow: Celebrities and experts engaged AARP members in New Orleans. Each year since 2001, AARP's National Event and Expo has showcased everything AARP does through engaging, educational sessions. The 2012 Life@50+ event in New
Across the States 1998: Profiles of Long-Term Care Systems, Third Edition by: Robert W. Bectel, AARP Public Policy Institute, Natalie Graves Tucker, AARP, from: Public Policy Institute, January 1998 This 253-page chartbook features up-to-date statist
. The findings were published online Dec. 31 in Behavioral and Brain Functions. Participants with symptoms of...
. The researchers created a short-term intervention designed to help restore normal HPA axis. This method involves temporarily...
, the most common form of dementia. "Our finding ... suggests that depression develops with the transition from normal cognition to dementia," the authors...
patients, their families and caregivers. "A simple visit or phone call from family members might have a lingering positive influence.....
. Candidates must have mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's and related insomnia.The research site is in St. Petersburg, Fla....
or other types of dementia, Kemper said. "We know that there are brain markers even for people in their 40s who......
. Often, researchers look at gene expression in blood cells, because they are easy to obtain and work with, he said. The find...
(the sixth leading cause of death in the country). More information The U.S. National Institute of Neurological...
, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer all had much lower numbers of autoantibodies than their peers, the study showed. "This research supports our proposal that autoantibody profiles will be useful...
, the investigators found. The complete report, by Christine Caffrey of the NCHS division of health care statistics, and colleag...
1493 3213 725 Galantamine tablets What is this medicine? GALANTAMINE (ga LAN ta meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist
The High Costs of Caring for Alzheimer's Patients Survey reveals shocking, hard-hitting price tag shouldered by loved ones by: Cynthia Ramnarace, from: AARP Bulletin, October 18, 2010 Related Patricia McCormack could barely understand her mother's so
-- were given several cognitive tests. Those with the greatest amount of musical experience did best on these tests of mental acuity, followed...
. The researchers also found that when the default mode network (which consists of the medial prefrontal and posterior......
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). Of those 164 deaths, 123 of the people were in the low-fitness group, 23 were in the middle-fitness group, and 18 were in the high-fitness group. Peop...
research was 30 years ago," Boustani said. "The scientific and policy communities should encourage the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration] to provide guidance regarding the...
Center at the University of California, Davis, said in a university news release. The study was published online Oct. 31 in...
, could help find ways to prevent memory loss and other types of cognitive impairment, Luchsinger said. More information...
, as well age-related physical and mental decline, the researchers said. The investigators also noted that the reactiva...
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and schizophrenia patients, the researchers said in a news release from Columbia University Medical Center. "The difference was so great...
, and for dopamine signaling disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. More information The National Institutes...
and heart disease," study author Dr. Jay Chung, chief of the Laboratory of Obesity and Aging Research at the National Heart, Lung and Blood...
. The link between heart disease and mental decline was seen in both men and women, but the association was strongest in women, the...
or other dementias," the study authors added. More information The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health...
Center, said in a Rush news release. Further research is needed to learn whether programs designed to increase older adults'.....
Center, said in a university news release. "The findings are exciting because social activity is potentially a risk factor...
, autism and schizophrenia. This study found that communications and information integration in the brains of the...
can give their spouses and other family caregivers a much needed source of stress relief, a new study suggests. Such centers offer...
, the most common form of dementia among the elderly and the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. Teams led.....
may be helped by a brain shunt normally used to treat another, less common neurological condition, new research suggests. The other condition, normal pressure hydrocephalus...
