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Bob DeMarco

posted 09/15/2008, comments (2)

Vitamin B12 May Protect Baby Boomers Against Alzheimer's

These findings should be of special interest to baby boomers now entering their 60s. It could be a good idea to consult with a physician about B-12 shots. A study conducted by researchers at the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing (OPTIMA) found that people with higher levels of vitamin B12 were six times less likely to... Read more Chevron

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David Roeltgen, MD

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posted 09/03/2008, comment (1)

Are You Ready to Make a Change?

In previous blogs, in the spring of 2008 and the fall of 2007, I discussed different behavioral strategies for which there is some support indicating that they may help prevent or delay the mental impairments in Alzheimer’s disease. Today I would like to briefly review a couple of those and extend the discussion. I have... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (0)

Alzheimer's and the Thyroid

I wish I could shout this from the mountain top: "when Alzheimer's or dementia present themselves get the thyroid checked" About a year ago, I read an article on hypothyroidism and posted it on my blog. The article described the symptoms of hypothyroidism and how it is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women... Read more Chevron

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Dharma S Khalsa, MD

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posted 08/22/2008, comments (3)

The # 1 Secret of Brain Fitness and Longevity

Did you know that you can boost your brain power right now and prevent memory loss later? This notion of creating a lifetime of peak mental performance is what I call "Brain Longevity." Here in this blog we will talk about brain fitness and the latest medical research, which you can apply right now to be at your best. You can... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

My Way of Encouraging the Philanthropy of Friends

I feel the need to share my most recent gripe. I really am tired of the phone calls from organizations that want me to send out letters on their behalf to my neighbors asking them to donate to a specific charity. It seems like once every week or so, I get the call, "Ms. Martin, I want to thank you for your previous support to (insert any one of a... Read more Chevron

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