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Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
Treating Dementia with Coconut Oil
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Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness
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DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how
Alzheimer’s “Pacemaker” Works Well in Trial
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Dementia in Blizzards – How to Prepare
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with
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