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Physical frailty could predict Alzheimer's
October 03, 2008
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Brain Shrinkage in Old Age and in Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertAlzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease of the brain. Because of this the appearance of the... Read more »
Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertSeveral models have been developed that describe the progressive worsening of symptoms and the loss... Read more »
People with Down's Syndrome at Higher Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertIt was only recognized comparatively recently that older people with Down's syndrome (DS) are at... Read more »
High Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Disease: Is There a Connection?
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertAlzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative cause of dementia in the elderly... Read more »
Why Taking Care of Your Brain is Just as Important as Taking Care of Your Body
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health ExpertI've just finished reading a pretty scientific article and want to share it with you. It highlights... Read more »
Health Guide
Alzheimers -- Defining Alzheimers
Alzheimer's Defined | Causes and Risks | Symptoms and Diagnosis | Treatment and Research | FAQs Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's memory, thinking, and reasoning... Read more »How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed or evaluated?"
There are no definitive imaging or laboratory tests for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease while the patient is alive. Definitive diagnosis is made by an autopsy of the brain, which occurs after... Read more »How to Use This Site
Welcome to Alzheimer's Disease Connections. Whether you are worried about getting Alzheimer's Disease or have been diagnosed with the condition, being armed with information about the disease will... Read more »Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens
Monday's New York Times article Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens provides alarming statistics indicating that increases in diabetes may contribute to the rising toll from Alzheimer's.... Read more »What is Alzheimer's disease?"
Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes "dementia." Dementia is a condition that is marked by the loss of the ability reason, plan, think, and remember. Dementia... Read more »Images
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Medications
Donepezil is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It... Read more »
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »
Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »
This medication is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) due to Alzheimer's... Read more »
Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »
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Social Ties Prevent Alzheimer's
February 09, 2007By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Meeting a friend for coffee or attending a social event could... Read summary »
Language Skills may Delay Alzheimer's
July 15, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire). ? People who have superior language skills early in life may be less likely to develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as... Read summary »
Immunotherapy May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
July 30, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatments, the introduction of good antibodies into the blood stream, may hold promise for... Read summary »
Study: Coffee May Improve Memory
July 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That morning cup of joe may help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's patients. A new study shows caffeine significantly deceases... Read summary »
Demanding Job, Less Memory Decline
October 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Think hard and it may protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease. A new study finds those with more education and more... Read summary »
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