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Dementia: Some Antipsychotic Drugs Riskier Than Others
Feb. 23, 2012 -- The FDA has warned that treatment with antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, and now a new study confirms that some drugs are riskier than others. Compared to patients treated with the newer second-generation antipsychotic drug Risperd
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Citrus Fruits May Lower Women's Stroke Risk
Feb. 23, 2012 -- Researchers have identified a compound found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits that may lower a woman’s stroke risk. Previous studies suggest that eating fruits and vegetables helps protect against strokes, and many believe that antioxidant compounds known as flavonoi
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New Blood Test for Parkinson's Studied
Feb. 22, 2012 -- An experimental blood test for Parkinson's disease is more than 90% accurate in diagnosing the progressive disorder that affects movement and balance, according to its developers. The test requires a single drop of blood, says Robert Nagele, PhD, a professor of medicine at the Unive
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Telltale Signs of Autism as Early as 6 Months
Feb. 17, 2012 -- Differences in brain development may be evident as early as age 6 months in children who go on to develop autism, according to new research. In the study, children later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had abnormal development of the white matter in the brain, says res
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ADHD and Risky Behavior in Adults
When Amanda, 30, was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago, she began to understand the risk-taking that had marked her teens and twenties: the drug abuse, binge drinking, and casual sex with numerous men who had flirted with her in bars. She couldn’t put the brakes on those intensely exciting experi
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Weight Training Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms
Feb 16, 2012 -- Weight training twice a week may reduce the stiffness, slowness, and tremors often seen in people with Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. A progressive neurologic disease, Parkinson’s affects up to 1 million people in the U.S. Symptoms include tremors and difficulty with movemen
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Faster Walkers Have Lower Odds of Memory Problems
Feb. 15, 2012 -- How fast you can walk and the strength of your hand grip might shed light on your odds of having a stroke or memory problems as you get older, researchers report. "These are basic office tests which can provide insight into risk of dementia and stroke," study researcher Erica C. Cam
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Overeating May Raise Risk for Memory Problems
Feb. 12, 2012 -- Overeating may double your risk of developing memory problems. Older adults who ate between 2,100 and 6,000 calories each day were twice as likely to develop memory problems. The new findings are slated to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Ne
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Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Feb. 8, 2012 -- Tai chi, a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. If further studies confirm the findings, experts say it appears that tai chi might be an effective therapy for impro
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New Alzheimer’s Guidelines May Confuse Diagnosis
Feb. 7, 2012 -- New Alzheimer’s guidelines may be creating confusion. Under recently revised criteria, nearly all people currently diagnosed with very mild or mild Alzheimer’s disease dementia would be classified instead as having mild cognitive impairment, akin to slight memory loss, which could mi
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