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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Researchers are looking hard for subtle tell-tale clues and tests to catch the disease earlier. Don’t panic — but watch for these early signs of Alzheimer’s.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Treatable Diseases that Mimic Dementia
Many conditions can cause reversible dementia, from something as common as alcoholism or depression, or the problem could be something more complicated.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Benzos and Dementia: The Risk Factors
Drugs like Valium and Klonopin may increase the risk of stroke and hip fractures. Here’s what you should know about benzos and dementia.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Air Pollution May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s
After reviewing brain scans of many seniors, researchers found that people who lived in neighborhoods with worse air had a higher chance of amyloid plaques.
How to Prevent Alzheimer’s
People who have type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common kind of dementia. Here’s how to prevent Alzheimer's.
Can Blood Tests Someday Predict Dementia?
There’s promise that blood tests could someday predict dementia as much as a decade before the disease strikes: Early detection could lead to effective prevention.
Searching for an Alzheimer’s Drug
We may be getting close.
The Importance of Friendship: Protecting Your Health in Old Age
Friends influence your happiness and habits as you age — whether you smoke, drink, work out, stay thin, or become obese — strong friendships become more powerful.
The Benefits of a Sauna: Lower Risk of Dementia
Frequent visits can cut your risk of dementia by more than half.
How to Prevent Dementia
Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are marked by insulin resistance — and preventing or reversing insulin resistance may prevent dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
Some People May Have a Weak Spot for Alzheimer’s
Here's more evidence suggesting that Alzheimer’s begins long before people are actually diagnosed.
Some Medications Increase Your Risk of Dementia
You can find out quickly whether your prescriptions are among them.
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
Once you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to create a plan for yourself and your heirs.