Program helps Alzheimer caregivers stay healthy
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People caring for a loved one  with Alzheimer&#39;s disease benefit not only emotionally but also  physically from a counseling and support program developed at  New York University Medical Center.
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Electrical stimulation of the  vagus nerve, which originates in the brain and then branches  widely throughout the neck, chest and abdomen, seems to help  some people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
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While some people with early-stage Alzheimer&#39;s disease (news - web sites) can drive safely, regular assessments of their driving and memory are the best
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Researchers believe that they have found how the body protects itself against diseases such as Alzheimer's.
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Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.    Some previous studies found that physical activity might stave off mental decline...
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Drinking fruit or vegetable juice several times a week could help protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.
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NEW YORK  - There appears to be considerable interest among healthy older adults in screening and treatment for mild cognitive impairment, a condition now generally considered to be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.
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Good news for aging hippies: smoking pot may stave off Alzheimer's disease.
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Older Americans play with video games that promise to keep their minds sharp. Some do crossword puzzles, try to master foreign languages or learn to play musical instruments -- all in the hope of staving off Alzheimer's. Now, a growing body of research is offering tantalizing evidence that a brisk...
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CHICAGO - Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.    Some previous studies found that physical activity might stave off mental decline...
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LONDON, Dec 27  - The Alzheimer's Society charity  has backed British government proposals to issue dementia  sufferers with tracking devices if patients agree.
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SUNDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDayNews) -- Watching a loved one slowly succumb to the memory-robbing illness known as Alzheimer's disease can be devastating.
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WASHINGTON - Medicare will start paying for specialized brain scans in some patients to help determine if they have Alzheimer&#39;s disease, the federal agency that runs the reimbursement program announced yesterday.
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Walking reduces the risk of dementia and boosts mental function, two new studies show. Both reports touting the health benefits of regular strolls appear in the Sept.
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A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish such as salmon and sardines, and in fish-oil capsules, can help keep Alzheimer&#39;s disease at bay, a new Canadian study suggests.
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TORONTO -- A new Canadian study suggests a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish such as salmon and sardines, and in fish-oil capsules, can help keep Alzheimer&#39;s disease at bay.
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How to prevent a sticky gunk from clogging up, and probably killing, the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients is the newest focus in the fight against the disease.