Information and opinions on Alzheimer's from Sarah at OurAlzheimers.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/29786/improved-profiles Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:44:00 -0000 Sarah We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   To see the changes, sign in or register right now!   Here's a rundown of the features we've added:   Enhanced My Home area, including:   Your own personalized area at the top of every page... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/29786/improved-profiles http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/11231/read-nyt-sees Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:25:01 -0000 Sarah Please read today's top New York Times story on the political pressures Former Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona felt during his 2002 to 2006 term. It discusses how top Bush administration officials had "instructed him to put political considerations over scientific ones."  Carmona also describes how he was pressured into not attending the Special Olympics, a charitable organization with which the Kennedys have long been... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/11231/read-nyt-sees http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/9981/88-plan-care-35 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:36:00 -0000 Sarah NFL News reported yesterday that 35 retired NFL players have qualified for dementia- and Alzheimer's-related assistance, up to $88,000 each year from the NFL and the NFL Players Association, the players' union. The 88 Plan, which took effect February 1, 2007, aims to help defray the cost of care for players afflicted with dementia or related brain problems. Players can receive up to $50,000 per year for home care, and up to $88,000... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/9981/88-plan-care-35 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/9172/meet-tau-basic Thu, 03 May 2007 14:35:01 -0000 Sarah Note: This SharePost includes a link to a video animation on beta-amyloid, tau protein and their roles in Alzheimer's disease.Almost six months ago, Sharon Begley, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, wrote a savvy and nuanced piece critiquing the way Alzheimer's disease research is done. Her column, and the facts and ideas in it, are worth reviewing, even now. Alzheimer's treatment and prevention research have been... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/9172/meet-tau-basic http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/8939/common-pain Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:24:01 -0000 Sarah A new study suggests that drug store pain medication naproxen (brand name: Aleve) and prescription-only pain reliever celecoxib (brand name: Celebrex) do not prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was conducted at six U.S. dementia research clinics and included 2,100 patients, was published today in the online edition of Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Previous observational studies had suggested... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/557/8939/common-pain