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Alzheimer Study
An analysis by an independent government panel has found that there is not enough research to back the claim that games, puzzles, or eating a Mediterranean-style diet is enough to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease. The analysis did find that certain lifestyle factors--such as smoking, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, obesity, and certain genes--were weakly associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. Experts say that with a lack of sound preventive measures, it is best...
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From Our Experts
Doctor, should I (or my family member) enroll in a research study on...
Currently, any of us can go to the Web site from the National Institute of Health and find a list of over 100 (as of today, 141) research... Read more »
Fast Food Diet Could Contribute to Alzheimer’s Study Shows
Here I was, innocently munching on my crunchy cheese bits and working on an article, when I received an e-mail alert. "Fast-food linked to... Read more »
A Rollercoaster Ride of Studies Providing Hope for Those As Yet...
An interesting article about the future of Alzheimer's drugs titled, "Novel Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease," was recently... Read more »
Research Studies, Consent Forms, and Subject Protection
In my last blog I reviewed how, and to some extent why, a person might enter into a research study. We left off after a brief discussion... Read more »
Why You or a Family Member Should Join an Alzheimer's Study
Why should you or a family member join an Alzheimer study? Or, what do you need to know about the research study process? I work at a... Read more »
From Our Sources
High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's Disease: Study
New research published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that high levels of cholesterol may increase a person's risk of developing... Read more »
Omega-3 supplements are no match for Alzheimer's: study
A new study suggests that Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are not helpful in treating Alzheimer's, but they may slow memory problems in healthy... Read more »
Vitamin B does not slow Alzheimer's: study
High-dose vitamin B tablets do not slow Alzheimer's, a new study suggests. Previous research suggested that B vitamins reduced the level of the amino... Read more »
Growth hormone drug fails to slow Alzheimer's: study
Drugmaker Merck has discontinued research on an experimental Alzheimer's medication called MK-677. The drug stimulated the release of a natural... Read more »
Statins prevent Alzheimer's, study finds
A new study adds evidence to the theory that statins may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Researchers examined the brain tissue of 110 people and... Read more »
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