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by Alyssa Dver - 2007-02-23
And what to do if it happens! "I can't find my child" are possibly the most dreaded words for any parent or caregiver. The panic that a parent feels is indescribable. The parent immediately worries ...
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by Linda J Bruton - 2007-02-24
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease that adversely affects higher cortical functions in older adults. These cortical functions include:*Memory *Ability to think *Or...
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by JASON CLARK - 2007-02-25
Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the western world? Heart disease is known as the 'Silent Killer' because for 50% of...
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by Michael Russell - 2007-02-25
It was a great summer. What fun it was ripping and running on the beach. It was perfect and memorable, but you definitely spent too much time in the sun. Even though you use the best and most docto...
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by Linda J Bruton - 2007-02-26
Recent studies indicate that the use-it-or-lose-it theory may be a factor in Alzheimer's brain deterioration. A study found that in a disturbing number of cases when elderly patients forgot conversat...
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by Linda J Bruton - 2007-02-26
Congress recently passed legislation that authorizes $289 million over a five-year period for states to increase the availability of respite care for families who care for chronically ill family membe...
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by Linda J Bruton - 2007-02-28
The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reports on various clinical and interdisciplinary studies that facilitate the understanding of the behavior, treatment and psychology of Alzheimer's disease.One of t...
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by Linda J Bruton - 2007-02-28
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease may share common symptoms but there is a marked difference between these two problems of aging. Everyone as they age may lose their keys and may have some problems r...
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by Kelly Moran - 2007-02-28
The crime of date rape is becoming more and more prevalent. Fortunately, extensive media coverage of this crime and so called date rape drugs have made women more vigilant and aware of this potent...
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by Linda J Bruton - 2007-03-05
The good news is that we now know there's a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age. These steps might also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.Like other pa...