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Alzheimer's disease Defined

A progressive, irreversible disease characterized by degeneration of the brain cells and commonly leading to severe dementia.

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Experts Available to Discuss Alzheimer's Disease

Published November 21, 2008, 1:25 pm, Newswise

The New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, one of the nation's premier providers of geriatric education, research and clinical services, has experts available to discuss the complex nature of Alzheimer's and the challenges of treating and caring for individuals affected by this devastating disease.

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In Aerobic Activity Brain Benefits for Older Adults

Published November 21, 2008, 2:27 am, Kansas City InfoZine

The first thing one might notice during a visit to the University of Kansas office of David Kevin Johnson are the human brains floating inside glass jars.

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O-high-O

Published November 20, 2008, 6:22 pm, The Lantern

The more research they do, the more evidence Ohio State University scientists find that specific elements of marijuana can be good for the aging brain by reducing inflammation there and possibly even stimulating the formation of new brain cells. The research suggests that the development of a legal drug that contains certain properties similar to those in marijuana might help prevent or delay ...

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Marijuana may be good for the aging brain

Published November 20, 2008, 2:48 pm, News-Medical-Net

The more research they do, the more evidence Ohio State University scientists find that specific elements of marijuana can be good for the aging brain by reducing inflammation there and possibly even stimulating the formation of new brain cells.

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Study: Marijuana-like drug could help delay memory loss

Published November 20, 2008, 11:42 am, ABC 15 Phoenix

New research suggests some elements of marijuana could help prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Marijuana is good for aging brain

Published November 20, 2008, 11:09 am, The Times of India

WASHINGTON: A daily puff of marijuana can help reduce memory loss in old age and fight Alzheimer’s, a shocking new study has revealed.

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Marijuana May Help the Aging Brain

Published November 20, 2008, 7:19 am, Psych Central

Ohio State University researchers are discovering that specific elements of marijuana can be good for the aging brain by reducing inflammation and possibly even stimulating the formation of new brain cells. The research suggests that the development of a legal drug that contains certain properties similar to those in marijuana might help prevent or [...]

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More Than 100 Scientific Abstracts Presented By GU/GUMC Researchers At Neuroscience 2008

Published November 20, 2008, 6:07 am, Medical News Today

Research highlights include how we see faces in our dreams, understanding how young and old adults learn, helping stroke survivors speak using fMRI, an explanation about autism and facial recognition and ways to possibly forestall Parkinson's disease.

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Know the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Published November 20, 2008, 3:29 am, Carteret County News-Times

(ARA) - More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and, by 2050, approximately 16 million will have the disease.

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Marijuana can surprisingly improve age-related memory loss

Published November 20, 2008, 2:02 am, New Kerala

Washington, Nov 20 : A daily puff of a marijuana can help reduce memory loss in old age and fight Alzheimer's Disease, a shocking new study has revealed.

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  • If both parents have Alzheimer's, your risk soars | Reuters: If both your parents have Alzheimer' ;s disease, you probably are more much likely than other people to get it, researchers said on Monday. Their study focused on 111 families in which both parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer' ;s disease, the most common fo

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  • US National Institute of Health: National Institute on Aging: The U.S. National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging Alzheimer?s Disease Education and Referral Center is a Federal organization is responsible for research on AD and age-related decline in cognitive abilities, i.e. thinking, decision-makin g, and language skills).

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  • Learning About Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer' ;s destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. This disease isn't just about losing your memory, however. It's a progressive and fatal disease.

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