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July 14, 2009

A "Heart Healthy" Diet and Ongoing, Moderate Physical Activity May Protect Against Cognitive Decline As We Age

Brain Imaging (MRI/PET) and Measurements of Proteins in Spinal Fluid May Improve Alzheimer's Prediction and Diagnosis

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Maria Carrillo, Ph.D., Director of Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association, comments on findings indicating that biological markers may be the key to detecting Alzheimer’s disease before memory loss occurs.

William Thies shares what we learned from the two DHA trials that unveiled findings at ICAD.

Ron Petersen, M.D., Ph.D, Chair, Alzheimer's Association Medical and Scientific Advisory Council, summarizes the news out of ICAD – including the implications of increasing Alzheimer's disease in the ‘oldest old’ and findings that suggest moderate alcohol consumption may lower an individual's risk of developing Alzheimer's.

July 13, 2009

Two studies show higher Alzheimer's risk in Vets with post-traumatic stress disorder and lower risk for adults who consume moderate alcohol.

New Cases of Alzheimer's and Dementia Continue to Rise, Even in the "Oldest Old."

Six Scientists Receive Awards for Contributions to Alzheimer's Disease Research

July 12, 2009

Doctors Talk Frankly About What Encourages and Impedes Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Results from Trials of DHA in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Three New Studies Give Clear Guidance on How to Better Recruit Volunteers for Alzheimer's Clinical Studies