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February 3, 2010
Study: Smoking is an Alzheimer risk factor An analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer’s and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease. - Behavioral Health Central February 1, 2010 Singer Etta James has Alzheimer's Singer Etta James, best known for the classic "At Last," has Alzheimer's disease, according to her son. The 72-year-old James is currently hospitalized in California with an infection, but Donto James said his mother has been battling Alzheimer's for a year. - CNN January 27, 2010 Study to test evidence linking high blood pressure to dementia The National Institutes of Health soon will begin enrolling thousands of hypertension sufferers in a major study to see if aggressive treatment protects not just their hearts but their brains. - Associated Press January 25, 2010 Mother of Virginia Senator Mark Warner dies The Alzheimer’s Association extends its deepest sympathies to Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and the entire Warner family on the passing of his mother Marjorie Johnston Warner, who died Saturday, January 23, 2010 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. - Alzheimer's Association January 20, 2010 Frequent mental lapses may precede Alzheimer’s Mental lapses among older adults occur more often among those developing Alzheimer's disease than healthy elders, new research finds. - HealthDay January 14, 2010 Early Alzheimer intervention Go inside the life of former Alzheimer's Association Early-Stage Advisor Mary Ann Becklenberg, who has Alzheimer's disease. - ABC News January 13, 2010 Where America Stands: Finding a cure for Alzheimer's CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how Americans are dealing with the heartbreaking disease of Alzheimer's. - CBS News January 12, 2010 Senior moment or Alzheimer's? CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports, "The greatest fear my patients express to me is, 'I think I'm losing my mind.'" - CBS News January 8, 2010 Tune in January 12! CBS "Evening News with Katie Couric" discusses Alzheimer's CBS "Evening News with Katie Couric" will air a 6-minute segment on "Where America Stands on Alzheimer's" Tuesday, January 12. During the segment, CBS Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook will examine recent advancements in imaging, current research and lifestyle risk factors. Check out the Association's message board dedicated to this segment with exclusive commentary from Dr. LaPook. - Alzheimer's Association Anti-Alzheimer's "cocktail" meets with disdain Subjective memory loss man mean increased dementia risk |
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