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Being Patient talks to Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of The End of Alzheimer’s, about his research on lifestyle changes that may help slow cognitive decline.
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With the rise of genetic testing, many people wonder about their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Carrying two copies of the ApoE4 gene could increase…
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Expert Opinion: Who Should Get A Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Disease? Direct-to-consumer genetic testing is becoming more common as people opt to understand how…
Curcumin gives curry its golden-yellow color and is used to dye cosmetics and clothing, but does it also belong in your daily supplement line-up?…
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