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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 06/21/2008, comments (0)

Lighting May Increase Quality of Life for People With Alzheimer’s

A Dutch study has shown promising results in increasing the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's. MSNBC.com reported on the study in an article titled "Bright lights slow dementia patients' decline." The Dutch study also used the hormone melatonin, which has been shown to help the body regulate sleep cycles. In this study, the combination... Read moreChevron
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