Want Brain Health? Don’t Just Exercise. Get Up!
September 28, 2014
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Sitting too much, even if you exercise at the end of the day for half an hour, will have a detrimental effect on your brain.
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Supercomputers Zeroing In on New Alzheimer’s Drugs
September 28, 2014
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Plaque is the prime suspect behind Alzheimer’s. Amyloid-beta combines to form oligomers, which make up the plaque that clogs up the Alzheimer’s brain. Though we
Fighting My Alzheimer’s
September 24, 2014
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VIDEO: After being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, Phyllis Blais started going to classes at the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. See how the classes, designed to
A4 Study is 1st Step to an Alzheimer’s Vaccination
September 22, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
Namenda Sued for “Forced Switch” of Alzheimer’s Drug
September 21, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Namenda® is a drug widely used to treat mid-stage Alzheimer’s. The government is suing Namenda’s manufacturer to stop them from discontinuing their current formulation.
International Experts Tackle Dementia Questions
September 21, 2014
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VIDEO: How do we tackle Alzheimer’s and dementia? How will patients, their caregivers and health care systems cope? Global entities, such as the OECD, are
Drug-Repurposing Aims for New Alzheimer’s Drugs, Faster
September 16, 2014
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Is there a way to speed up the search for an Alzheimer’s cure? “Drug repurposing” is one option. It takes drugs approved for one disease
Anxiety Drugs & Alzheimer’s
September 14, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Seniors taking benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium had a 51% higher risk for Alzheimer’s. The widely prescribed drugs treat anxiety and insomnia. Dr. Holly
Alzheimer’s Blood Test: Autumn Availability for Researchers
September 14, 2014
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This fall, NanoSomiX will begin providing their Alzheimer’s blood test to researchers and pharmaceutical companies. Find out how the test correctly classifies 96% of Alzheimer’s
Patent Expiration May Trigger Namenda Shortage
September 7, 2014
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