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An Apple a Day…. February 3, 2009 10:32 AM by Maureen McAndrews: You've surely heard the adage about an apple a day keeping the doctor away, but what about apple juice? New research is now touting the sweet beverage for its possible health benefits. In fact, the January issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease suggests Read More...
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Cutting Calories May Improve Memory February 2, 2009 3:19 PM by Liz Rosto: Cutting calories may improve memory among healthy seniors, according to a new study. German researchers found that people who cut their calorie intake by approximately 30 percent performed better on standard memory tests. Diets low in calories and rich Read More...
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The Forgetting August 6, 2008 9:59 AM by Liz Rosto: While it is a few years old, I urge everyone to watch the PBS documentary on Alzheimer's: The Forgetting. This powerful and touching program follows the lives of several families coping with the disease, and the work of scientists searching for a cure. Read More...
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Falls Cause More Than Broken Hips June 26, 2008 4:00 PM by Maureen McAndrews: Fall-induced traumatic brain injuries caused almost 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005 among Americans 65 and older, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the June issue of the Journal of Safety Research . In 2005, TBIs Read More...
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