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Health risks associated with smoking may include brain function The multiple health risks of smoking are well known. A new study suggests that smoking can also damage your brain, as researchers found a consistent association between smoking and lower cognitive function, including memory. While additional research is needed, this study suggests that smoking and long-term high blood pressure may increase the risk of cognitive decline. Read the article >> Learn more about Alzheimer's risk factors >> Find out about prevention >>

Help Seth Rogen raise money for the Alzheimer's Association Mozilla Firefox and Crowdrise are hosting a celebrity fundraising competition, and Alzheimer's Champion Seth Rogen is raising money for Hilarity for Charity, his fund supporting the Alzheimer's Association. The celeb that raises the most money this week gets an extra $5,000 for their charity; visit Crowdrise to make a donation today. Make a donation >> "Like" Hilarity for Charity on Facebook >>     Music endures for chorus of people affected by Alzheimer's A one-of-a-kind New York chorus — made up of a dozen people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and 12 devoted caregivers — is rehearsing for its upcoming holiday concert. One of the caregivers said the concert is "two hours of sheer joy for both of us." Read the article >>   Caregiver resource links Alzheimer's Behaviors >> Caregiver Stress Check >> Comfort Zone® >> Coping with Alzheimer's >> Daily Care >>   Find a Clinical Trial >> Long-Distance Caregiving >> Music, Art and Other Therapies >> Support Groups >> Planning Ahead >> Stop by our brain gym Exercise your brain and test your skills. Solve today's puzzle >>

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