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Dharma S Khalsa, MD

Dharma S Khalsa, MD

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Pioneer in Alzheimer Prevention via holistic medicine since 1993
posted 03/27/2009, comments (2)

Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory

Aging and memory loss - two things most of us think go hand-in-hand. But science tells us they do not. Memory loss is not a normal part of aging. In fact, actually there are ways to improve your memory as you age.   To achieve brain regeneration you have to do more than just keep your brain healthy with nutritional therapy, physical... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist
posted 01/23/2009, comments (2)

Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Contribute to Dementia

For decades, hormone replacement therapy was considered the best treatment for menopausal symptoms. At one time, aside from the intended effect of mitigating the uncomfortable hot flashes and other menopausal irritations, it was considered good for the heart, brain and bones. Many women were placed on it, at least for a time, during their... Read moreChevron
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David Roeltgen, MD

David Roeltgen, MD

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Neurologist, Professor
posted 12/05/2008, comment (1)

Amyloid and the Brain: Alzheimer's Disease and Stroke

One of the very confusing and commonly misunderstood features of Alzheimer’s disease is how we make the diagnosis.  In previous blogs I have discussed this topic from what is typically called the top-down approach.  The top-down approach is the typical clinical approach, the typical way health care professionals attempt to make a... Read moreChevron
ihunyere
posted 02/03/2008, comments (2)

New Experiments

What is this I heard about a new experiment? It seems that there are always new experiements going on. This frustrates me. My grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. I just want him to get saved from this awful disease.  Now I hear that there is a brain experiment. Individuals who get this brain experiment suddenly remember again. Can anyone... Read moreChevron
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This video animation shows how beta amyloid plaques are created in Alzheimer's patients and how they affect the progress of the disease.

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