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Your Brain and Alzheimer's

The affects of Alzheimer's in the Brain. People with Alzheimer’s disease gradually suffer memory loss and a decline in thinking abilities, as well as major personality changes. These losses in cognitive function are accompanied by changes in the brain. Learn about the changes that take place in an Alzheimer's Brain.

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Dementia vs. Alzheimer's

It may be that physicians prefer to use the word “dementia” because the term Alzheimer’s can sound more overwhelming and frightening. But, the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia …

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Fiber as Brain Food

Fiber as Brain Food. May 3, 2023. Getting plenty of fiber is recommended for digestive health. But a high-fiber diet may also be good for your brain. Two new studies found that the more …

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Good Dental Care Tied to Better Brain Health

A new report shows that good dental health is linked to better brain health. The study, published in Neurology, found that gum disease and tooth loss were associated with …

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Who Is Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s is the fifth leading cause of death in people 65 and older. Death from Alzheimer’s rose 46.1% from 2000 to 2006 . 54% of the U.S. population has been touched in …

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5 Things to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi

On January 6th, the Food and Drug Administration approved, via the Accelerated Approval pathway, a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi. While older …

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Move Over Blueberries, This Berry is the New Brain Superfood

Move Over Blueberries, This Berry is the New Brain Superfood. More good news on the berry front. A new study found that a daily serving of strawberries led to improvements …

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The Mental Health Toll of Alzheimer’s Caregiving

The Mental Health Toll of Alzheimer’s Caregiving. November 2, 2022. People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease are at high risk of developing symptoms of …

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Living in Poverty May Be Bad for the Brain

Neurology, April 14, 2021. Older men and women living in neighborhoods with higher poverty rates and fewer educational and job opportunities had more signs of brain …

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Low-Dose Aspirin May Benefit the Brain

Inflammation is increasingly implicated as a contributing factor to heart disease as well as Alzheimer’s, so it would make sense that an inflammation-fighter like aspirin may have …

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Can Mushrooms Help Your Memory

A study found that older men and women who ate mushrooms as part of their regular diet were at lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a brain …

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Should Alzheimer’s Patients Drink Coffee

May 15, 2018. Anyone who enjoys the jolt of a cup of coffee in the morning knows that caffeine can provide a mental and physical boost. And studies have shown that regular, moderate …

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Blueberries May Be Good for the Brain

January 26, 2017. The humble blueberry may be good for the brain, according to new research. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that what we eat can have profound effect on …

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Pilates and the Mind-Body Connection

Pilates and the Mind-Body Connection. Pilates is an exercise for all ages. No one illustrated that better than creator Joseph Pilates. He practiced and taught the exercise he developed well …

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The Best Fat for Your Brain

August 23, 2023. Opting for olive oil rather than processed fats or oils may be good for your brain, according to a new report. The study found that people who consumed more than half a …

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Which Games Are Best for the Brain

In a head-to-head comparison lasting up to 18 months in adults with mild cognitive impairment, a brain disorder that can progress to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease, crossword …

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Hector Elizondo: Speaking Up About Alzheimer’s

Elizondo has toured the country with Alzheimer’s specialists promoting awareness and sharing the story of his own experience with Alzheimer’s—the disease that ultimately claimed both of …

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How the APOE-E4 Gene May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk

Through experiments in mice, they found that the APOE-E4 gene appears to cause the blood vessels that feed the brain to “leak,” allowing toxic substances in the …

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