IN THIS ISSUE JUNE 2007

ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND DEMENTIA RISK

  • Atherosclerosis is associated with an increased risk for dementia
  • AD may be associated with the metabolic syndrome
  • Avoiding certain risk factors in midlife may lead to longer, healthier lives in men

CSF MARKERS ARE a PREDICTION OF AD

  • Five biomarkers are relevant to the pathogenesis of AD
  • Mild and moderate AD share the same CSF biomarker phenotype

NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF AD

  • Cognitive training showed promise in AD treatment
  • Cognitive training continued to show improvement after five years
  • Exercise program led to slower physical and mental decline in patients with AD
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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