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Thu Jul 2

• Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer: Theorizing that the cholesterol drug lovastatin might ward off cell death, researchers at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, conducted animal experiments in which they administered lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor) to overstimulated nerve cells. Lovastatin is a first-generati on member of a class of drugs, statins, that has revolutionized the treatment of high cholesterol.

Tue Jun 30

• Cognitive tests a first step' to Alzheimer's diagnosis: The sooner someone is diagnosed with dementia, the better. Increasingly, that's the mantra of experts in Alzheimer' ;s disease, a condition that robs people of their memories and ability to think. The Alzheimer' ;s Association is highlighting the message in a new media campaign that began last month on television and is continuing with print ads in local markets.

Fri Jun 26

• Doctor says an oil lessened Alzheimer's effects on her husband - St ...
• Design for Disability: "Mental disability...i s a difficult subject, often shoved under the bed of social dialogue. But the reality is that it exists, and those affected by it have needs ? physical, emotional, mental ? dramatically different from the average. Dutch designer Twan Verdonck addresses this head-on through The Boezels, a series of animal-like toys designed for mentally challenged people and elderly with Alzheimer?s as sensorial stimulation therapy (Snoezelen) tools to help the learning process and (red)uce anxiety."
• Origins unknown, the battle with Alzheimer's continues: Origins unknown, the battle with Alzheimer' ;s continues One could trace back the history of Alzheimer?s Disease from a presentation and lecture made by a German psychiatrist in 1906 during 37th Meeting of Southwest German Psychiatrists held in Tübingen.
• Living With Alzheimer?s Disease: Living With Alzheimer?s Disease When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer?s Disease, those around should not think that it is the end of the world. The best thing to do is help the one who is suffering from it until the person dies.
• How to Prevent Alzheimerâs Disease: When one reaches the later years of one?s life, systems will slow down and bones will weaken. This is the time when you will not be able to do the things that you used to do before or if you were still able to do it, you would not be able to do it with the same speed and strength as you used to before.

Tue Jun 23

• America's First Brain Health Index Ranks D.C. as #1

Tue Jun 16

• bit-tech.net | PS3 users try to cure Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer' ;s Disease alzheimers alzheimer brainchemistry brain chemistry proteins protein folding proteinfolding

Mon Jun 15

• Revealed: how Alzheimer's infects the brain - Science, News - The Independent

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