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19 hrs ago | Denver Post Economy/Real Estate

CSU study: Insulin levels may hold dementia key

Colorado State University researchers think insulin levels in the brain may be the key to understanding how some types of dementia progress.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication, Colorado State University, Diabetes

Friday | RedOrbit

Blood Test Identifies Women At Risk From Alzheimer's

Middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's many years later, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Related Topix: Health, Sweden, World News

Friday | Monroe News Star

Alzheimer's:Become aware

I am 58 years old and have Younger Onset Alzheimer's, which means being diagnosed with Alzheimer's before the age of 65.

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Related Topix: Health, Opinion

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Its `Mother' dead, doomsday sect's future in doubt

This undated file photo provided by Mouth Public Relations shows Church Universal and Triumphan leader Elizabeth Clare Prophet addressing a crowd of her followers.

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Related Topix: Bozeman, MT, Health, Armageddon, Life, Hobbies

Newswise

Familial Alzheimer Disease Network Enrolling, Making First Move Toward Clinical Trials

This past October, 214 researchers from the U.S., Europe, and Australia, as well as representatives of families with aggressive genetic forms of Alzheimer disease , met at Washington University, St.

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Related Topix: Health, St. Louis, MO

EurekAlert!

Hybrid molecules show promise for exploring, treating Alzheimer's

One of the many mysteries of Alzheimer's disease is how protein-like snippets called amyloid-beta peptides, which clump together to form plaques in the brain, may cause cell death, leading to the disease's devastating symptoms of memory loss and other mental difficulties.

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Related Topix: Health, Chemistry, Science

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Newsday

Culture, language pose challenge in dealing with disease

When Charles Tang's wife Amy, 76, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago, he started looking for a support group for himself.

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Related Topix: Health, Asian-American, African-American, Sweden, World News, Japan,

Medical News Today

High Blood Pressure And Markers Of Inflammation In Blood More Common...

Main Category: Hypertension Also Included In: Alzheimer's / Dementia Article Date: 04 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST High blood pressure , evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation in the blood in middle age appear more common in individuals whose parents have Alzheimer's disease than in individuals without a parental history of the condition, ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hypertension, Health

Tue Nov 03, 2009

US News & World Report

Health Buzz: E. Coli Blamed for 2 Deaths and Other Health News

Fairbank Farms has voluntarily recalled nearly 546,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be linked to an E. coli outbreak responsible for two deaths, Reuters reports .

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Related Topix: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medicine, Health, Food Science, Hypertension

Medical News Today

Is Disorder That Causes Dementia Hereditary?

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Genetics Article Date: 03 Nov 2009 - 2:00 PST New research shows that a rare brain disorder that causes early dementia is highly hereditary.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Neurology, Health, Genetics, Biology, Science, Europe, World News, United Kingdom

HealthDay

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring

Middle-aged adults whose parents have Alzheimer's disease are at increased risk for high blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation -- all of which may be associated with later development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: Health, Medicine, Hypertension

Mon Nov 02, 2009

BBC

Memory test 'spots pre-dementia'

Memory and language tests can reliably reveal "hidden" early dementia, say UK experts.

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Related Topix: Dementia, Medicine, Health, Family, Elderly

The Victoria Star

Next stop: the age of dementia

Dementias are upon us. The greying of our society is resulting in an increase of those with various dementias because the most significant cause of the condition is growing older.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Dementia, Essex County, England, World News, United Kingdom, Greater London County, England

Earth Times

Total Nutraceutical Solutions Enters Into Agreement With Model...

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. , announced today that the company has started evaluating several proprietary mushroom compounds for activity in controlling the development of Alzheimer's Disease .

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Related Topix: Health

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Marshfield News-Herald

Letter: Many make Memory Walk a success

Editor: I believe that it is important for our community members to be aware of who and what businesses go out of their way to assist others.

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Related Topix: Marshfield, WI, Health

Oxford Leader

Welcome to Sherman Publications

Welcome our interactive calendar of events. We welcome you to add your special events to our calendar .

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Related Topix: Health, Lake Orion, MI, Imlay City, MI

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Care for your body and your brain

Barbara Bruce entertains the adults in her Mental Aerobics class by balancing a peacock feather on her finger.

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Related Topix: Aerobics, Fitness, Geriatric Medicine, Medicine, Rochester Metro, Health, University of Rochester, Video Games

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Seeking Alpha

Martek Biosciences: Can It Turn Algae into Gold, Or at the Least Oil?

Martek Biosciences Corp. is a global leader in the production of docosahexaenoic acid from microalgae and arachidonic acid from fungus, and as such stands to benefit from the combined U.S. demographics of an expected uptick in U.S. births, aging baby boomers and an apparently health-conscious Generation Y. "Wait a minute! Docosahex-what? ...

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Martek Biosciences, Healthcare Industry, Family, Elderly, Food and Drug Administration, Health

AndhraNews

Epilepsy drugs may help treat Alzheimers and Parkinsons

Omega-3 oils from GM soybeans safe to eat: US FDA A genetically modified soybean that produces oil containing omega-3 fatty acids - recommended for heart and brain health - is safe to eat, says the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Related Topix: Epilepsy, Medicine, Health, Food and Drug Administration

MediLexicon

Penn Researchers Reverse The Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation

Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Also Included In: Alzheimer's / Dementia Neurology / Neuroscience A research collaboration led by biologists and neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania has found a molecular pathway in the brain that is the cause of cognitive impairment due to sleep deprivation.

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Related Topix: Health, Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government

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