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Heavy Smoking in Midlife Increase the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia

A new study published in the October 25, 2010 issue of the Arch intern Med indicated that smoking in midlife hasten the loss of memory.  Researchers analyzed data from 21,123 members of a health care system who participated in a … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s disease – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Latest Treatment

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that occurs gradually and results in memory loss, behavior changes, and a decline in cognitive abilities. These losses are related to the death of brain cells and the breakdown of the … Continue reading

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How to Reduce Your Brain Aging?

A study published in the August issue of the Circulation indicated that declining cardiac function is associated with lower total brain volume. Using Framingham data, the researchers reviewed brain and cardiac MRIs and neuropsychological and laboratory data of 1,504 participants. … Continue reading

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Multivitamin Use and Breast Cancer: Protective or Harmful?

We have previously reported the benefits of taking vitamins in reducing cardiovascular disease, cancer risk and mental diseases.  Now, the result of a new study added to the glowing benefits of vitamins by suggesting its role in reducing breast cancer. … Continue reading

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Vitamin E–Rich Foods Lower Long-Term Dementia Risk

Vitamin E may delay the risk of having dementia. A study published in Archives of Neurology found that participants who have higher intake of vitamin E were 25% less likely to develop dementia than those with lowest intake.  In the … Continue reading

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Hypertensive drugs effective in preventing dementia

A new analysis reported patients who took the anti-hypertensive drugs(ARBs), have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than patients who took other anti-hypertensive drugs such as ACE inhibitors. Furthermore, the rates of disease progression, indicated by the … Continue reading

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