Alzheimer's Disease & Memory: Overview

  • U.S. Scientists Hampered in Stem Cell Research

    08/22/06, Johns Hopkins University

    Although much of the public has been sold on the potential benefits of stem cells in the fight against disease, it will probably take a number of…

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  • Fit 'N' Brainy

    07/05/06, Psychology Today

    Moderate exercise could save not just your body but also your precious head. Lifelong exercise slows aging in the brain.

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  • A Figment of Your Memory?

    08/18/05, Psychology Today

    False memories are easily fostered.

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  • Alzheimer's and Dementia: Will You Be Affected?

    04/28/08, Johns Hopkins University

    Women are not really more likely to develop Alzheimer's and dementia; it only looks like women have a greater risk because they live longer than men.

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  • Alzheimer's Disease - Topic Overview

    11/15/06, Healthwise

    Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of mental decline, or dementia. But dementia also has many other causes. For more information, see the topic Dementia.

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  • Alzheimer's Disease - What Happens

    11/15/06, Healthwise

    Researchers have discovered changes that take place in the brains of people who have Alzheimer's disease. These include:

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  • Dementia - Topic Overview

    06/27/07, Healthwise

    Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. This topic focuses on other conditions that cause dementia. For more information on Alzheimer’s, see the topic Alzheimer's Disease.

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  • Dementia - What Happens

    06/27/07, Healthwise

    How quickly dementia progresses depends on what is causing it and the area of the brain that is affected. Some types of dementia progress slowly over several years. Other types may progress more rapidly. If vascular dementia

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  • Blood Pressure and the Brain

    08/18/05, Psychology Today

    Hypertension is at the root of cognitive decline. It's becoming increasingly clear that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is at the root of much cognitive decline that has previously been attributed to aging. The more that scientis

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  • Dementia - Home Treatment

    06/27/07, Healthwise

    Home treatment for dementia involves teamwork among health professionals and caregivers to create a safe and comfortable environment and to make tasks of daily living as easy as possible.

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