Sleep disorders may raise risk of Alzheimer’s, new research shows – Washington Post


Sleep disorders may raise risk of Alzheimer's, new research shows
Washington Post
Sleep disturbances such as apnea may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, while moderate exercise in middle age and mentally stimulating games, such as crossword puzzles, may prevent the onset of the dementia-causing disease, according to new ...

Rogers County Woman Accused Of Stealing $50K From Dementia, Alzh … – News On 6


Rogers County Woman Accused Of Stealing $50K From Dementia, Alzh ...
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A warrant was issued Monday for a Rogers County woman accused of stealing $50,000 from a couple suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. According to an affidavit, Kathleen Livingston, 67, is accused of committing 46 acts of forgery between December ...

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Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia – HealthNewsDigest.com


Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. Think of dementia as a rectangle, and Alzheimer's as a square. There are many different causes and types of dementia; Alzheimer's is just the most common. There is ...

Staying Active May Help Prevent Dementia – Philly.com


Staying Active May Help Prevent Dementia
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MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies. "In our studies, we found that physical ...

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Seminar July 16, 2014 – Chicago Tribune


Dementia & Alzheimer's Care Seminar July 16, 2014
Chicago Tribune
Kelly Hutchison, Caregiving Expert will speak about caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease and offer tips on coping with aging and memory loss. Topics include techniques to manage behavior, preserve memories and engage a loved ...

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Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Risk can Be Decreased By Diabetes Drug … – WallStreet OTC


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Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Risk can Be Decreased By Diabetes Drug ...
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According to studies, the intake of Pioglitazone, a widely used pill for type-2 diabetes by people and animals can decrease the probability of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The medicine is sold under the brand name Actos by ...
German database study hints diabetes drug cuts Alzheimer's riskReuters UK
Diabetes Drug Shows Slight Effect on Dementia in StudyBusinessweek
Diabetes medication may help prevent Alzheimer'sMother Nature Network (blog)

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Cut Alzheimer’s risk by walking: It only takes 20 minutes, 3 times a week, say … – Daily Mail


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Cut Alzheimer's risk by walking: It only takes 20 minutes, 3 times a week, say ...
Daily Mail
A total of 850,000 Britons have been diagnosed with dementia – including Alzheimer's – although this will more than double by 2050 as the population ages. There are no effective treatments and the illness is having a devastating effect on families and ...
Worldwide Alzheimer's and Dementia Epidemic Grows, Including ...MarketWatch
One hour of exercise a week 'can halve dementia risk'Telegraph.co.uk
Alzheimer's researchers hunt for new tools to identify disease's onsetWashington Post
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Smell Test Could Detect Early Stages Of Alzheimer’s Disease – WIBW


Smell Test Could Detect Early Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease
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New research suggests that a faltering sense of smell might signal the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, and that an inexpensive, low-tech smell test could spot who needs more extensive screening for dementia. In two different studies, the decreased ...

Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease: How To Tell If You’re At Risk – Huffington Post UK


Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease: How To Tell If You're At Risk
Huffington Post UK
According to the <a href="http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp#signs" target="_blank">Alzheimer's Association</a>, people suffering from this type of dementia may find it difficult joining a conversation - they may also stop ...

Smell, eye tests may detect Alzheimer’s early – Times of India


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Smell, eye tests may detect Alzheimer's early
Times of India
While scientists are closer to developing a blood test to predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease, Indian-origin professor Davangere Devanand and other researchers have found our eyes and sense of smell could well hold the key to detecting the ...