Friday, May, 16, 2008

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High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer's: Which Foods to Avoid

In the past few years, I've become more attuned to sodium content in foods. My dad now lives near me and he has a history of high blood pressure. He has started pointing out the sodium content in packaged foods and I've tried to be thoughtful in what I cook when he comes over for dinner. I'd already starting reading labels, but this nutritional... Read moreChevron

French Government Joins Fight Against Alzheimer's

The United States isn't the only country that is beginning to marshal resources in order to fight Alzheimer's disease. In November 2007, French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a five-year plan to fight the disease, which affects 860,000 French. Sarkozy committed 1.6 billion euro (or $2.4 billion) in order to establish a new foundation... Read moreChevron

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Bipartisan Alzheimer's Study Group Announced

In the United States, we're in the middle of our presidential election cycle. There are big plans on many issues, such as health care, being touted by candidates. However, away from the election fray, there also are smaller, quieter steps being taken by leaders at the national policy level concerning the fight against Alzheimer's disease.... Read moreChevron

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