Scientists Observe How Memories Shape the Brain

Scientists Observe How Memories Shape the Brain

This could lead to early Alzheimer's detection methods

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 4th, 2009
Avert Dementia by Keeping Your Brain Active

Avert Dementia by Keeping Your Brain Active

The condition can lead to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 20th, 2009
Social Activities Can Prevent Dementia

Social Activities Can Prevent Dementia

Going to parties may now sound like a good idea

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 15th, 2009
Coffee and Tea Decrease the Risk of Dementia

Coffee and Tea Decrease the Risk of Dementia

Midlife consumers stand to benefit the most

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 1st, 2008
Junk Food Triggered Alzheimer's in Mice

Junk Food Triggered Alzheimer's in Mice

Swedish researchers fed mice fast food for nine months

Alzheimer's Stopped by Vitamin B3

Alzheimer's Stopped by Vitamin B3

Memory loss and neuron tangles were prevented in animal models

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 4th, 2008
Dementia Can Be Discovered by New Scanner

Dementia Can Be Discovered by New Scanner

The device identifies early signs of the disease

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 14th, 2008
Alcohol Poses Great Health Risks

Alcohol Poses Great Health Risks

The more alcohol people drink, the faster their brain reduces its size

  • Health
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • July 28th, 2008
Dementia Twice as Common in Developing Countries

Dementia Twice as Common in Developing Countries

Aging related disorders are likely to be underestimated in low income countries

  • Health
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • July 3rd, 2008
Nonagenarian Women More Predisposed to Dementia than Men

Nonagenarian Women More Predisposed to Dementia than Men

Researchers have no explanation to why this happens

Aspirin and Ibuprofen Components Prevent Dementia

Aspirin and Ibuprofen Components Prevent Dementia

Scientists are working to develop safe and effective treatments using the decades-old components of aspirin and ibuprofen

  • Health
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • May 7th, 2008
Brain and Short Legs

Brain and Short Legs

Dementia connected to the length of the legs and arms

  • Health
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • April 11th, 2008
Wine Saves the Brain

Wine Saves the Brain

At least in the case of women

  • Health
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • March 19th, 2008
Over 20% of the Women and 13% of the Men Will Get Demented

Over 20% of the Women and 13% of the Men Will Get Demented

16% of the women and 10% of the men will develop Alzheimer's

  • Health
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • October 25th, 2007
The Smarter You Are, The Later and Faster You'll Get Demented

The Smarter You Are, The Later and Faster You'll Get Demented

Alzheimer's speed and formal education

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  • By Stefan Anitei
  • August 8th, 2007
Coffee Helps Women's Memory

Coffee Helps Women's Memory

But not men's

Blindness and Dementia Have Been Linked

Blindness and Dementia Have Been Linked

The same cause for Alzheimer's and glaucoma

 
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