Alzheimer's

Nutrient Mix May Stave Alzheimer's


A nutrient drink -- made of uridine, choline and DHA -- may help stave off Alzheimer's disease and help memory.

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Alzheimer's Discovery May Lead to Therapy


U.S. researchers say a previously unknown mechanism may drive the early brain function deterioration of Alzheimer's victims.

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Today's Expert: Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD
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Can pets get dementia? My dog is getting on in years, and he is acting strange.

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As animals grow older, their brains undergo the normal structural and functional changes that accompany age -- all of which can alter memory and ... Read More...
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The Myth of Alzheimer's: Myth 3

In the fourth part of a short film series, Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Danny George tackle the myth that we can "cure" Alzheimer's by throwing research funding at it.

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My brother's doctor is saying he has some symptoms of Alzheimer's. My brother is only 56. Is this even possible?

My sister-in-law says my brother has been acting strangely for awhile now and forgetting things easily (he has been a little off ... but I just thought he was just tired). She called tonight to say that at a doctor's visit today, he was diagnosed with symptoms of Alzheimer's. But he's only 56 years old. Is this even possible? Has anyone ever heard of this? Should I encourage her to seek out a second opinion?

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