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June 13, 2013
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A new study published online in JAMA Internal Medicine finds strong evidence in the correlation between diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The study, which began in 1997, is the first long term study to focus on elderly diabetes patients who had no … Continue reading
June 7, 2013
by Clayton
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A new study from the NYU School of Medicine has uncovered new evidence that sleeping disorders that effect breathing, such as sleep apnea, may have an effect on developing Alzheimer’s. Or it could be the other way around, as research … Continue reading
June 4, 2013
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A common topic of avoidance among families with an aging senior is when is the appropriate time to ask the elderly to hand over their car keys. A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine has explored … Continue reading
March 26, 2013
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A new study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, has been examining the correlation between untreated hypertension and an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s. Researchers have been testing and observing 147 adult participants, with an age range of 30-89. The … Continue reading
February 7, 2013
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A new study out of the University of Leeds claims to have identified natural chemicals in green tea and red wine that inhibit the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The chemicals contained in these libations, EGCG and resveratrol respectively, are found … Continue reading
January 29, 2013
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A study by The University of California, touching almost 5,500 lives and spanning over 18 years, has determined a correlation between dental health and mental health. The subjects, all dementia-free at the beginning of observation, were educated and affluent seniors … Continue reading
January 3, 2013
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A recent study has found that despite hospitals having better technology to help stroke sufferers who are admitted shortly after recognizing warning signs, there hasn’t been much change in how many people actually get to the hospital in time. The study, conducted … Continue reading
December 11, 2012
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New methods of being able to determine whether or not a person is going to develop Alzheimer’s disease may help a family caregiver take preventative measures to assist a loved one. A new study in the ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research may … Continue reading
December 6, 2012
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The holidays are underway and that means more families are coming together to celebrate and enjoy the festive season. Families who will be entertaining senior loved ones may want to make some changes to their homes prior to them coming … Continue reading
November 27, 2012
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A new study conducted by researchers from Texas AgriLife Research found stone fruits such as peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that may deter obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The researchers found these stone fruits have compounds that can fight against … Continue reading