Alzheimer's

Report: Tumeric May Counteract Alzheimer's


Researchers believe that the curcumin found in turmeric -- which gives curries the yellow color -- could greatly minimize the effects of Alzheimer's.

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Does Memory Screening Help or Harm?


Memory screenings -- five-minute mini-tests -- are hugely controversial. But they may catch possible warning signs of dementia sooner.

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Boosting Blood Flow May Help Fight Alzheimer's


Researchers: Depriving the brain of sugar glucose carried in the blood appears to trigger a biochemical process that can cause Alzheimer's disease.

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Can pets get dementia? My dog is getting on in years, and he is acting strange.

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The Myth of Alzheimer's: Myth 3

Posted October 1, 2008 5:10 PM

In the fourth part of a short film series, Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Danny George tackle the myth that we can "cure" Alzheimer's by throwing research funding at it.

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Education May Protect Against Alzheimer's

Posted November 17, 2008 3:47 PM
New study reveals that more years spent in school may help buffer against amyloid plaques and other brain pathology that is linked to Alzheimer's disease. Read more...

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Vitamin B3 May Reduce Alzheimer's Symptoms

Posted November 10, 2008 2:30 PM
Researchers: Vitamin B3, an over-the-counter vitamin, prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's disease when given in high doses. Read more...

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Posted June 25, 2008 6:48 AM

Share your ideas and experiences with games of all types -- from crosswords to golf. If you can play it, we can talk about it.

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My brother's doctor is saying he has some symptoms of Alzheimer's. My brother is only 56. Is this even possible?

Started by MarkTA on July 29, 2008 7:53 PM

My sister-in-law says my brother has been acting strangely for awhile now and forgetting things easily (he has been a little off ... but I just thought he was just tired). She called tonight to say that at a doctor's visit today, he was diagnosed with symptoms of Alzheimer's. But he's only 56 years old. Is this even possible? Has anyone ever heard of this? Should I encourage her to seek out a second opinion?

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