AlzheimersDisease News

AlzheimersDisease News From AOL News

Study: Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Dementia

(April 12) -- A new study on diet and dementia has reaffirmed that loading up on fruits, vegetables and plant-based oils -- and forgoing red meat, full-fat dairy and butter -- can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A number of previous research projects have linked the so-called "Mediterranean diet" to a...

Cell Phone Radiation Might Improve Memory

(Jan. 6) -- Amid ongoing claims that long-term cell phone radiation may lead to brain tumors comes a new study suggesting the radio waves may protect and even reverse Alzheimer's disease, at least in mice. And the radiation gave mice without Alzheimer's a boost in brain activity. "It surprised us to find that cell...

Quotes: Trying to Take Away the Keys

(Nov. 13) -- Families are generally the first to spot the dangerous older driver, but they have a hard time dealing with the problem. A recent survey found that 75 percent of baby boomers say they have not spoken to their parents about driving safely, primarily because they don't want to start a fight. Here are some...