Alzheimer; News from the web:
The 2014 Facts and Figures from the Alzheimer’s association are out. One interesting observation is that the risk of developing Alzheimer for women over 60 is a lot bigger than the risk of contracting breast cancer.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
We don’t take sides in this debate. We wouldn’t probably do the arguments right trying to rephrase them so we won’t but will from time to time link to the continuing debates online.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation has launched a new site with lots of information about Alzheimer, the research, treatment options and more.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
In Alzheimer’s day centers and living facilities throughout South Florida, there are patients — once amateur or professional musicians — who continue to make beautiful, complex music long after they can no longer care for themselves. Their abilities show why music therapy programs increasingly are incorporating new techniques that involve more than just passively listening to songs.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A study of children of parents with Alzheimer shows that life style choices do have an impact on getting the disease. Obesity, stress and smoking are named as prime suspects in the development of Alzheimer. So while there is no cure, we may put some effort in learning about these factors and try to avoid them.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Six Taiwan-based scientists have announced what may be a long hoped-for breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. They have discovered that so-called statins, drugs developed originally to lower cholesterol levels, seem to reduce the risk of dementia by as much as one-quarter.
It is still early days and reduced risk does not mean prevention or treatment. But there is another glimmer of hope.
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