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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Cognitive Impairment
We already know that Vitamin D is essential for maintaining bone health and keeping our immune systems strong. Now, based on a study by Peninsula Medical School, the University of…
May 13 is National Call-In Day for Including Long-Term Care Services in Health Care Reform
It’s only about six weeks before scheduled Committee votes in the Senate, so the National Alliance for Caregiving wants your help. The organization has organized a national call-in day on…
Metabolic Syndrome Could Spike Risk for Cognitive Impairment
A large study involving almost 5,000 older women showed that those with metabolic syndrome had a 66% higher risk of developing cognitive impairment than women who did not have metabolic…
Can Apple Juice Delay Alzheimer’s Disease?
Maybe. Dr. Thomas B. Shea of the Center for Cellular Neurobiology at the Neurodegeneration Research University of Massachusetts - Lowell and his colleagues have conducted a number of studies that…
Alzheimer’s Association CEO Wants Public Policy Advocates Nationwide
Harry Johns, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, recently posted a blog that caught my attention. The Alzheimer’s Association is planning an ambitious Public Policy Forum to take place…
Diabetes, High Cholesterol May Speed Alzheimer’s Decline
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center indicated that a history of diabetes and high cholesterol was associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline among those…
Soybean Product Tackles Alzheimer’s-Related Protein
A recent study by researchers in Taiwan showed that a particular soy product may prevent the formation of protein clumps associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The soy product is natto, a fermented…
The Alzheimer’s Project a Must See
If you missed The Alzheimer’s Project — the multi-part HBO special on Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving, you can still watch it for free online. I highly recommend this excellent series…
Early Detection Blog Series Supports Those in Search of an Accurate Diagnosis
If you are a proponent of the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, check out the Alzheimer’s Association’s Early Detection Blog Series, where the organization’s Early Stage Advisors share their personal…
New Beginnings
First of all, I want to apologize to everyone who reads this site for not posting in awhile. The last several weeks have been extremely busy as I made preparations…