Herpes Virus is Linked to Half of Alzheimer’s, Says Expert
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Emily Woodruff
| October 19th, 2018
You probably know herpes, or HSV1, as the cause of a cold sore, a common virus that affects two out of three people under…
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Can Triple Dementia Risk Later in Life
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Emily Woodruff
| October 18th, 2018
Preeclampsia—a spike in blood pressure that only occurs during pregnancy or the postpartum period, can be a scary complication of giving birth—in fact, it…
Just 5% of Dementias Are Inherited. Here’s What Might Cause the Other 95%
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Emily Woodruff
| October 16th, 2018
While recent access to DNA reports like 23andMe has stoked fear amongst those who received confirmation that they carry one or two copies of…
Dementia and Firearms: How Should Doctors Talk About Gun Safety?
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Melissa Bailey
| October 12th, 2018
Some patients refuse to answer. Many doctors don’t ask. As the number of Americans with dementia rises, health professionals are grappling with when and…
To Lower Your Dementia Risk, Experts Recommend Looking After Your Teeth
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Emily Woodruff
| October 10th, 2018
Your teeth and your brain are both housed in your head, but what does oral care have to do with the health of your…
To Prevent Alzheimer’s, Science Suggests Sticking to These 2 Diets
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Judith Graham
| October 5th, 2018
Can you prevent Alzheimer’s by changing what you eat? Diets designed to boost brain health, targeted largely at older adults, are a new, noteworthy…
Half of Women Will Experience One of These 3 Medical Events After Age 45
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Emily Woodruff
| October 4th, 2018
A new study has produced startling results: After the age of 45, almost half of women and over one-third of men will experience at…
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