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Is Hormone Therapy Effective against Cognitive Decline?

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  In results published in the journal, Neurology, researchers uncovered significant evidence that hormone therapy treatments in early menopause reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 30 percent. Researchers of a population based in Cache County in Utah found that women who began hormone replacement therapy within five years of menopause had […]

Brain plaques may be worse than carrying Alzheimer’s gene

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  A new study comparing risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease has found that having a high amount of beta amyloid plaques in the brain is associated with greater mental decline in healthy, older people than carrying a gene thought to increase people’s risk for the disease. According to study author Yen Ying Lim, at the […]

High Blood Pressure Could Put You More at Risk for Dementia.

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Imagine if you could actively stave off dementia, a widespread condition that’s likely affected someone you know. Who might be helped by that possibility? It’s more than a possibility. Now, experts are raising awareness that people can take steps to decrease dementia risk. And those steps may be simpler than you think. Dr. Walter Koroshetz, […]

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One drug to treat Alzheimer’s, MS and brain injury?

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Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury are four neurodegenerative disorders with very different – and very devastating

Preventing Alzheimer’s

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There’s still no cure for Alzheimer’s or known way to prevent it. But if you’re worried about developing the disease, […]

Could ‘Brain Training’ Prevent Dementia?

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Researchers report that healthy seniors who tried a new brain-training program were less likely to develop dementia down the road.

Does Marriage Save Your Brain?

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Can marriage save the brain? Reports suggest there's something about marriage that significantly lowers the risk of mental decline in old age.

Do I Have Alzheimer’s? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Alzheimer’s is a progressive, severe form of dementia that takes its toll on the sufferer’s everyday life. It usually starts with mild memory problems.

The Best Diets for Feeding Your Brain

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Feeding your brain doesn’t have to get complicated. These diets propose an increase in plant-based protein, healthy fats, and leafy vegetables.

Brain plaques may be worse than carrying Alzheimer’s gene

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A new study comparing risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease has found that having a high amount of beta amyloid plaques […]




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