_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Medical Research A New Cause of Alzheimer's? By Jane Farrell article Blocking a key brainΓÇôcell receptor may eventually lead to neutralizing some consequences of AlzheimerΓÇÖs, according to a new study from … Read More→
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_ Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits By Jane Farrell article The heart-health benefits of nuts have been known for some time, but now researchers say that walnuts slow the growth … Read More→
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Alzheimer's-Related Memory Disorder Identified By Jane Farrell article A multi-institutional study has defined and established criteria for a new neurological disease closely resembling Alzheimer’s disease called primary age-related … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health 6 Tips for Improving Your ΓÇ£Lines of GratificationΓÇ¥ By Jane Farrell article Now that we are in the yearΓÇÖs final quarter, Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio, a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, says itΓÇÖs never … Read More→
_ Medical Care Nanobodies: A Smaller Weapon in Fighting Disease By Jane Farrell article A new system developed by researchers at Rockefeller University promises to make nanobodies, proteins that flag diseased cells for destruction, … Read More→
Sleep Health Older Women With Breathing Problems During Sleep By article Older women with disordered breathing during sleep were found to be at greater risk of decline in the ability to … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Ulcers A New and Improved Turmeric? By Jane Farrell article Researchers have figured out a way to better distribute the biological effects of curcumin, an anti-inflammatory, over-the-counter supplement that until … Read More→