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LearningRx reviews smell test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Apr 1, 2017 by

A team of researchers found that the Sniffin’ Sticks Odor Identification Test (SS-OIT) significantly increased diagnostic accuracy for patients with mild cognitive impairment, which is considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s....

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LearningRx reviews study on statins reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s...

Mar 30, 2017 by

Although the reduced risk is dependent on sex, race/ethnicity and type of statin used, a new study in JAMA Neurology identifies a correlation between high statin use and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s....

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LearningRx reviews study on bone loss and Alzheimer’s

Mar 19, 2017 by

Using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, researchers have discovered a link between early bone loss and brain degeneration, which may serve as a biomarker....

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LearningRx reviews study on light therapy treating Alzheimer’s...

Mar 15, 2017 by

A study out of MIT suggests that a particular type of light therapy may offer a noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer’s. The treatment involves shining flickering light into the eyes to induce gamma oscillations in the brain....

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Occupational therapy doesn’t help function in those with Alzheimer’s...

Mar 1, 2017 by

New research published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found that home-based occupational therapy may not be very effective in slowing down mental decline....

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For seniors, weightlifting improves cognitive function

Feb 23, 2017 by

According to a new study from the University of Sydney, gradually increasing muscle strength improve cognitive function for those between 55 and 68....

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