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Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease
Finding could help docs spot those at risk for dementia, Parkinson's, researchers say

2 Cardiovascular Proteins Tied to Severity of Alzheimer’s
Their interaction cuts blood flow to brain, limiting its ability to shed plaques

Not All Dementia Is Called Alzheimer’s
Vascular cognitive impairment impedes ability to organize thoughts, but it is preventable

Alzheimer’s Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems
Therapy effective at same dosage used to improve cognitive impairment, study says

Scientists ID Enzyme Causing Brain Cell Death
Findings could offer new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

Dementia Often Missed as Cause of Death
This could skew the truth about deadliness of Alzheimer's, report says

Study Recruiting From Alzheimer’s-Prone Families
The findings might boost understanding of the disease generally, researchers say

When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own

Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer’s
A promising approach in mice disappoints in human trial

Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer’s
Taking the herb long-term didn't prevent or curb dementia, researchers say