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Four Natural Ways to Prevent Dementia
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Four Natural Ways to Prevent Dementia

Growing evidence shows these nondrug, safe therapies can help delay the onset of symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia symptoms and also slow their progression.

A Novel Way to Identify Alzheimer’s and Predict Its Progression
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A Novel Way to Identify Alzheimer’s and Predict Its Progression

A newly discovered protein in spinal fluid may identify early-stage Alzheimer’s and predict its progression. Research findings…

Top National Institute on Aging Researchers Talk Candidly About Alzheimer’s Research
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Top National Institute on Aging Researchers Talk Candidly About Alzheimer’s Research

New and exciting collaborations are changing the face of Alzheimer’s research and treatment.

Beware of Popular Drugs Linked to Dementia
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Beware of Popular Drugs Linked to Dementia

Certain drugs for depression, nausea and more increase risk for dementia, but new research shows they are still being used. How to protect yourself…

Is This a New Early Feature of Alzheimer’s Disease?
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Is This a New Early Feature of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Memory loss is the classic red flag for Alzheimer’s. But new research suggests that seizures may be a trigger or early symptom of the disease. Read on…

Don’t Ignore This Overlooked Symptom of Dementia
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Don’t Ignore This Overlooked Symptom of Dementia

Memory loss is commonly associated with dementia, but new research shows that apathy has an even bigger impact. Read on for details…

Dementia Affects Vision, Too: 6 Changes to Watch Out For
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Dementia Affects Vision, Too: 6 Changes to Watch Out For

Dementia affects more than memory and behavior. It literally changes the way that a person sees the world. Here’s how you can help…

Do We Finally Know What Causes Alzheimer’s?
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Do We Finally Know What Causes Alzheimer’s?

A bacterial infection that spreads to the brain might cause Alzheimer’s disease. Treating the infection could halt or prevent the dementia.

Jump-Start a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle with This One-Week Plan
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Jump-Start a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle with This One-Week Plan

Few health problems are as frightening as cognitive decline. To give yourself the best odds of avoiding it, lifestyle is the key. To get started…

Mushrooms: The Brain Food That Fights Dementia
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Mushrooms: The Brain Food That Fights Dementia

If you want to keep your mind sharp, a new brain-boosting food has just been revealed by researchers. Read on for the details…

Breakthrough Way to Prevent Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Dementia!
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Breakthrough Way to Prevent Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Dementia!

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which leads to dementia for 20% of people who have it, can be prevented by keeping blood pressure low. Learn more.

Tests for Dementia Often Miss the Mark
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Tests for Dementia Often Miss the Mark

Quick screenings in your doctor’s office can be surprisingly flawed. Here’s the one step to make them more accurate.

Cognitive Assessments: Are You Being Shortchanged?
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Cognitive Assessments: Are You Being Shortchanged?

Annual wellness visits are supposed to include a cognitive assessment for Alzheimer’s disease. But only one-fifth of patients are getting one.

The Dementia Gene—Here’s How to Beat It
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The Dementia Gene—Here’s How to Beat It

Nearly half of people who carry the APOE e4 gene develop dementia. Here’s what to do to stay in the other half.

Your Brain Works Worse During One Half of the Year
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Your Brain Works Worse During One Half of the Year

You’re able to concentrate and remember better in summer and fall, according to a new study. Here’s what that means for you…