Special Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s

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 [08/03/2010] A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released by the American Academy of Neurology. Special Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s - read more

High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly

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 [03/03/2010] Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly - read more

Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries

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 [26/02/2010] Older adults are more likely to use elevators than stairs or escalators. While elevators are one of the safest forms of transportation, they can pose a real danger for the aging population. Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries - read more

Elderly: Untreated Poor Vision Linked to Dementia

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 [24/02/2010] Elderly people with visual disorders that are left untreated are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease - the most common form of dementia, according to a new study. Elderly: Untreated Poor Vision Linked to Dementia - read more

Chronic Diseases: Good Guidance Impacts Effectiveness of Treatment

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[19/02/2010] Researchers have come to the conclusion that the percentage of successfully treated patients with chronic conditions could increase with optimum guidance. Chronic Diseases: Good Guidance Impacts Effectiveness of Treatment - read more

Maintaining Youthful Function into Old Age

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 [19/02/2010] Researchers at McMaster University have developed a cocktail of ingredients that forestalls major aspects of the aging process. Maintaining Youthful Function into Old Age - read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Blacks Have more Severe Symptoms than Whites

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[17/02/2010] Fewer African Americans than Caucasians develop multiple sclerosis (MS), statistics show, but their disease progresses more rapidly, and they don't respond as well to therapies, a new study by neurology researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) has found. Multiple Sclerosis: Blacks Have more Severe Symptoms than Whites - read more

Biomarker: Imaging Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

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[12/02/2010] Through the use of brain-imaging techniques, researchers have been able to predict a brain's progression to Alzheimer's by measuring subtle changes in brain structure over time long before symptoms can be seen. Biomarker: Imaging Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s - read more

Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

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 [12/02/2010] An analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease. Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease - read more

Parkinson's: Way of Talking Turns Out to Be Social Barrier

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[10/02/2010] People with Parkinson's disease suffer social difficulties simply because of the way they talk, a McGill University researcher has discovered. Parkinson's: Way of Talking Turns Out to Be Social Barrier - read more