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Bad Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
5/18/2012 - But researchers report that 'good' fat may help preserve thinking and memory ...
Trial Set to See if Drug Can Prevent Alzheimers
5/15/2012 - Many of the study participants are genetically prone to the disease ...
For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores
5/14/2012 - Findings challenge long-standing beliefs, researchers say ...
Depression in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Later Dementia
5/7/2012 - Risks were greatest for those whose depression stretched from middle- to old age, study found ...
Having a Purpose in Life May Help Shield You From Dementia
5/7/2012 - Study suggests, but doesn't prove, a link between the two ...
Eating More Foods Rich in Omega-3s May Lower Alzheimers Risk: Study
5/2/2012 - High consumption was associated with lower levels of protein linked to dementia ...
How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer
5/1/2012 - Mouse study suggests synthetic form of compound found in grapes deserves a look ...
Exercise Plus Computer Time May Boost Seniors Brains
5/1/2012 - Combination seems to help reduce odds of age-related memory loss, study finds ...
Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory
4/26/2012 - Blueberries, strawberries found to prevent mental decline in study of older women ...
Strength Training May Give Boost to Seniors Brains
4/23/2012 - Study found women's mental functioning 'significantly' improved after 6 months of classes ...
Talking to Yourself Could Have Mental Benefits
4/20/2012 - People who name objects as they look for them seem to find them faster, study suggests ...
Basketball Legend Pat Summitt Leaving as Tennessee Womens Coach
4/19/2012 - The 59-year-old Hall of Famer revealed last year that she has early-onset Alzheimer's ...
Everyday Activities Might Lower Alzheimers Risk
4/18/2012 - Study finds association for more active elderly, even without formal exercise ...
When Does Boxing-Related Head Trauma Become Too Much?
4/18/2012 - Study suggests there is a point at which lasting brain damage can set in ...
New Method to Reveal Alzheimers Marker Shows Promise
4/17/2012 - Early study uses drug and imaging scans to pinpoint plaques associated with disease ...
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