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Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults Often Unrecognized In The Primary Care Setting
13 February 2012
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that brief cognitive screenings combined with offering further evaluation increased new diagnoses of cognitive impairment in older veterans two to three fold. Led by J... [read article]

Memory Loss In Seniors Tied To Overeating
13 February 2012
A new study suggests that overeating in older people may double their risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a term that describes the stage between the memory loss that normally comes with aging and that seen in early Alzheimer's disease... [read article]

In Mouse Model Bexarotene Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms
13 February 2012
Neuroscientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have made a dramatic breakthrough in their efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. The researchers' findings, published in the journal Science... [read article]

Alzheimer's / Dementia News Articles Archive  -   Page 1

13 February 2012

Most Lethal Known Species Of Prion Protein Identified
12 February 2012

Hope For Early Alzheimer's Test In Spinal Fluid
10 February 2012

Memory Can Be Boosted By Stimulating Brain
Mild Alzheimer's Patients May Be Re-Diagnosed With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Male Smoking Leads To Faster Cognitive Decline
Cancer Drug Reverses Symptoms Of Alzheimer's In Mice
08 February 2012

Association Between Mild Cognitive Impairment, Disability And Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
07 February 2012

Obama Plans To Combat Alzheimer's
Smoking Speeds Up Male Cognitive Decline
Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment
The Toxic Role Of Tau Oligomers In Alzheimer's
06 February 2012

Insight Into Cell Aging Likely Following Discovery Of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins
05 February 2012

Distinguishing Between The Forgetful And Those At Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
04 February 2012

Genes Linked To Alzheimer's Are The Same For Early- And Late-Onset
03 February 2012

Protein Structures Offer Clues To Breast Cancer, Alzheimer's Treatment, Prevention
Alzheimer's Disease May Spread By 'Jumping' From One Brain Region To Another
Alzheimer's-Related Protein In Brains Of Healthy Adults May Shed Light On Earliest Signs Of Disease
02 February 2012

Alzheimer's Disease May Spread By 'Spreading' From One Brain Region To Another
Brain Energy Metabolism Improved By Decaffeinated Coffee
31 January 2012

Prion-Like Protein Plays A Key Role In Storing Long-Term Memories
27 January 2012

12/15-Lipoxygenase Protein May Help Control Alzheimer's
Protein In The Brain Could Be A Key Target In Controlling Alzheimer's
Infrared Analysis Of White Blood Cells Is A Promising Strategy For Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease
26 January 2012

Stimulating Cognitive Activity Lowers Risk Of Alzheimer's
Cognitive Impairment Seems Common Among Older Men
Alzheimer's Neurons Induced From Pluripotent Stem Cells
25 January 2012

New Discoveries In Cell Aging
24 January 2012

Link Between Lifelong Brain-Stimulating Habits And Lower Alzheimer's Protein Levels
Lifelong Active Brains Have Fewer Deposits Of Alzheimer's Protein
20 January 2012

National Alzheimer's Plan, USA - HHS Sets 2025 Deadline
19 January 2012

Antidepressants Tied To Higher Risk Of Falls In Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
18 January 2012

Cell 'Battery' Found To Play Central Role In Neurodegenerative Disease
17 January 2012

Medivation And Pfizer Axe their new Alzheimer's drug Dimebon
14 January 2012

Simulations Offer New Insights Into Alzheimer's Disease
13 January 2012

Iron Intake In Teen Years Can Impact Brain In Later Life
Alzheimer's Patients Benefit From Light Therapy
Advance Toward An Imaging Agent For Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
12 January 2012

Search For Effective Treatments For Alzheimer's Disease In Patients With Down's Syndrome Goes On, After Study Shows Memantine Is Ineffective
Circadian Rhythm Disruption Causes Neurodegeneration, Early Death
11 January 2012

APOE ε4 Genotype People Who Are Physically Active Have Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Identification Of Protein Changes In Early-Onset Alzheimer's
"ORMOSIL" Nanoparticles Hold Promise As A Potential Vehicle For Drug Delivery
Memory Loss In Older Adults May Be Improved By Nicotine Patches
10 January 2012

Memantine Is Ineffective At Treating Alzheimer's Disease In Patients With Down's Syndrome
09 January 2012

Nicotine Patch Appears To Help Mild Cognitive Loss
Studies Identify Promising Genes And Small Molecules To Use Against Devastating Diseases
PET Effectively Detects Dementia Following A Decade Of Research
05 January 2012

Cognitive Function Can Start Failing At 45 Years Of Age
04 January 2012

Alzheimer Dementia - Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels Change Before Onset
Bingo Helps Researchers Study Perception Deficits
Alzheimer's Damage Occurs Early
Researchers Study Perception Deficits Via "BINGO" Game
New Theory On Osteoporosis Inspired By Deer Antlers
Biomarkers Reveal Alzheimer's Risk 10 Years Before Onset
Link Between Diet, Nutrient Levels And Cognitive Ability, Brain Shrinkage
03 January 2012

Dementia and Alzheimer's Risk In Females - Another Possible Risk Factor Found
Psychiatric Drugs Overused In Nursing Homes - Authorities Concerned
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The word dementia comes from the Latin de meaning "apart" and mens from the genitive mentis meaning "mind". Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive function - the ability to process thought (intelligence). Read more...

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