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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

I'm 45 years old, I can't have Alzheimer's

James Smith remembers the utter shock of hearing his diagnosis.

Click to watch the video, Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's on the Rise

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Saturday, December 9, 2006

Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's Complication

The drug, valsartin (Diovan), is widely prescribed to treat high blood pressure in elderly patients and was identified as being effective in preventing the build-up of beta-amyloid in the brain.


This article discusses the possibility that drugs currently being used to counter hypertension may help prevent cognitive decline. To read the article in its entirity follw the link, Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's Complication.