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Dementia Risk Increased by Type 2 Diabetes
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 30, 2015 09:53 AM ESTPeople suffering from Type 2 diabetes are exposed to a greater risk of dementia. Women are at an even higher risk of a form of dementia called vascular dementia, according to a new study
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Prostate Cancer Type Treatment May Lead to Increased Alzheimer’s Chances
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 24, 2015 02:51 PM ESTAccording to a latest study, the common treatment for Prostate Cancer may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, said researchers on Monday
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Antidepressants Linked to Possible Cure for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
By Jenn Loro | Dec 23, 2015 09:50 AM ESTRecent studies showed the viability of utilizing antidepressants in minimizing the onset of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other chronic neurodegenerative disorders.
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Clinton Presents Plan To Fight Alzheimer's Disease
By Jenn Loro | Dec 23, 2015 09:50 AM ESTFormer first lady and Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary promises $2 billion annual funding on Alzheimer’s research initiative and other care-related proposals.
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Faith Communities Can Contribute to Serve People and their Families Suffering from Dementia
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 17, 2015 01:41 PM ESTDr. Stephen Sapp was first drawn to Alzheimer’s and its care 20 years ago. To help engage the societies, he held regular workshops and invited religious leaders to attend so that they could in-turn educate the communities in their geographic area. "The churches have failed their people," says ethicist and expert on aging, Stephen Sapp. "Specifically in the area of support for persons with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
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Chronic Stress Among The Elderly Increases Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
By Jenn Loro | Dec 14, 2015 02:33 PM ESTA new compelling research links chronic stress with the likelihood of triggering a clinical onset of mild forms of dementia which could disastrously evolve into Alzheimer’s disease.
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Drinking Alcohol Linked to Extended Life among Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s
By Jenn Loro | Dec 12, 2015 03:27 PM ESTA Danish-led study links moderate alcohol consumption to lower death risks among patients diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's. While the exact causes were not determined, experts speculated that it's probably due to socialization associated with drinking
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Early Alzheimer's Brain Damage Molecule Identified. Is A Cure Possible?
By Peter R | Nov 30, 2015 10:26 AM ESTResearchers identified a protein molecule that is associated with breaking down of synapses in the hippocampus region that is tasked with memory making.
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Running Out of Your Sense of Smell? You Might Warn Yourself For The Impending Dementia
By Bisma Kaleem | Nov 17, 2015 01:00 PM ESTExperts have come up with another sign that points towards the progressive behavior of dementia which is the weakening sense of smell.
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Having a Twisted Sense of Humor could be an Indicator of Dementia
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 11, 2015 03:16 PM ESTChanges in a person's sense of humor can be an early sign of dementia, a new study reported.
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New York to Spend $67 Million on Alzheimer’s disease Caregivers
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 02, 2015 05:01 PM ESTNew York State will be spending $67 million on Alzheimer's disease caregivers, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced.
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Researchers Identified Weak Spot in the Brain Linked to Dementia, Schizophrenia
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 25, 2014 01:51 PM ESTA new study uncovered a weak spot in the brain that appears to be linked to Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.
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Soon You Can Beat Alzheimer's With the Click of a Mouse
By Kamal Nayan | Nov 25, 2014 09:38 AM ESTIf you have got 10 minutes free with an Internet connection, you might be able to help researchers answer pressing questions about Alzheimer's disease.
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A Calorie-Restricting Diet can Slow Down Aging, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 17, 2014 11:12 AM ESTA new study reported that adopting a calorie-restricting diet can slow aging.
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Synapse Proteins Could Lead to Multiple Psychiatric Disorders Treatments: Study
By Peter R | Nov 16, 2014 08:59 PM ESTResearchers have shown how synapse proteins can be used to develop drugs for psychiatric disorders.
