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Age-related cognitive decline might not be inevitable

Sep 9, 2013 by

Good news! Age-related cognitive decline might not be inevitable. New research suggests that things like diet, mental activity, brain training, exercise and perhaps even medication can help....

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Hot cocoa for memory decline?

Sep 7, 2013 by

Older people who drink two cups of hot cocoa a day may actually be preventing memory decline. That’s because it preserves blood flow in working areas of the brain.           ...

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Coming soon: accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s

Sep 2, 2013 by

German scientists have identified a blood test that can discriminate between people with Alzheimer’s and healthy people without dementia. The research was published in “Genome Biology.”...

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Getting rid of defective proteins in the brain

Aug 29, 2013 by

A recent study suggests that quickly getting rid of defective proteins in the brain prevents brain cell loss. Specifically, the speed at which these proteins are cleared may affect cell survival and may explain why certain cells are targeted...

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Three ways Kirtan Kriya helps keep your brain sharp

Aug 28, 2013 by

The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) recently presented information on Kirtan Kriya (KK), a simple 12-minute singing yoga meditation. ARPF’s research found that KK had major benefits on body, mind and spirit. Here are three ways it helps...

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Path of brain’s plaque buildup may be biomarker for Alzheimer’s...

Aug 16, 2013 by

Following the direction of amyloid plaque build up in the brain may serve as a biomarker for the early detection of cognitive decline. In fact, the trajectory may be more accurate than the total amount of plaque. Plaque that...

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