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Able-Mart.com

Able-Mart.com

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posted 07/16/2008, comment (1)

Only Children Vs. Sharing Decisions With Siblings – Which is Easier?

I would think the one good thing about being an only child is you look for help early in the game and don't try to take too much on yourself.
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Leah

Leah

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has vascular dementia
posted 07/15/2008, comments (6)

Good News

Having vascular dementia, I know the importance of keeping your body functions in good working condition.  I, too, know the importance of exercise on your body and mind.  New information in this area always interests me.  With that in mind, let me tell you about a study published in the July 9th issue of the Journal of... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD

Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD

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Psychologist, Professor of Psychology
posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Patiently Awaiting the Results of Clinical Trials for the Next Generation Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs

The International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease (ICAD) will be held in Chicago on July 26-31.  Generally regarded as the premiere forum for the discussion of new treatments for AD, this conference will bring together more than 5,000 international Alzheimer’s disease experts from 60 countries to discuss topics ranging... Read moreChevron
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Christine Kennard

Christine Kennard

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Exercise May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

  Research published in the July 15 edition of the Medical Journal of Neurology, shows that people with Alzheimer's who are less fit have four times more signs of brain shrinkage than those who are fit.   The research team lead by Jeffrey M. Burns, MD, of the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City and members of the... Read moreChevron
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Jacqueline Marcell

Jacqueline Marcell

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Author, Speaker, Radio Host
posted 07/15/2008, comment (1)

Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease makes up 65% of all dementias, but there are many other diseases that cause dementia which can mistakenly be diagnosed as Alzheimer's. Therefore, a thorough evaluation by a dementia specialist is important to assure an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Here are the most common diseases that have been misdiagnosed as... Read moreChevron

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