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These Women’s Mothers Had Alzheimer’s Disease—This Is What They Wish You Knew
Brain health advocates share tips for detecting Alzheimer’s Disease early, including tests and early signs. Plus, prevention ...
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Link Between Viral Infection and Alzheimer's Emerges in New Data
At least 22 viruses have been tied to Alzheimer's, dementia, or other neurodegenerative diseases, and some researchers have ...
An Expensive Alzheimer’s Lifestyle Plan Offers False Hope, Experts Say
Thousands of people have paid for Dale Bredesen’s unconventional program to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms. The medical ...
Insulin resistance in brain may be one of the factors linking Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have succeeded in showing, in an animal model, that the process of ...
Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market
A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for ...
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Are Cold Sores Really Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What The Experts Are Saying
Infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores, is associated with the development of ...
China's soaring dementia rates
Dementia rates are rising in China 50% faster than in the rest of the world, according to a new report released as the ...
Common ailment linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Public health priority’
Alzheimer’s is the seventh-leading cause of death among US adults, with the average patient living four to eight years after diagnosis.
Tips for traveling with loved one with Alzheimer's
Whether traveling by car or by air, busy holiday weekends can bring anxiety, especially for those traveling with loved ones ...