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Point 4: Americans Are Obese And Inert -- Resulting In Huge Health Care Costs

George Halvorson | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Dementia, Personal Health, Universal Healthcare, Weight, Kaiser Permanente, Obesity, Obama Health Care, Childhood Obesity, Overweight, Weight Control, Health, Obesity Epidemic, Health Care Reform, Universal Health Care, Alzheimer's, Causes of Dementia, Diabetes, Health Care, George Halvorson, Living News
George Halvorson

We will spend about 17.6 percent of our GDP on health care expenses this year in America, primarily because we are not healthy in some very key areas.

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88-Year-Old Walks 10,000 Miles In Husband's Memory

AP | | Posted 10.29.2009 | Impact

Read More: Colorado Springs, Martha Michel, Namaste Alzheimer Center, Alzheimers, Impact News

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — An 88-year-old woman in Colorado Springs who walks laps around a nursing home in memory of her deceased husband has hi...

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Athletes Risk Lifetime Of Suffering From Head Injuries

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Leptin, Alzheimer's, Depression, Dementia, Metabolic Syndrome, Parkinson, Testosterone, Low Blood, Protein Tangles, Post Stress Disorder, Cortisol, Caregiver, Amyloid Plaques, Old Age, Sleep Apnea, Traumatic Injury, Estrogen, Vitamins, Brain, Cardiovascular, High Bloodpressure, Hormone, Medicare, Genetics, Herbs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Boomers, Health Care, Nutraceuticals, Mitochondria, Health, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

A well-known cause of dementia is dementia pugilistica, or what has commonly been called being "punch drunk." In some cases, the presentation is virtually indistinguishable from Alzheimer's dementia.

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The Hidden Costs of War: Veterans and Dementia

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Leptin, Depression, Dementia, Metabolic Syndrome, Parkinson, Testosterone, Low Blood, Protein Tangles, Post Stress Disorder, Cortisol, Caregiver, Amyloid Plaques, Old Age, Sleep Apnea, Traumatic Injury, Estrogen, Vitamins, Brain, Cardiovascular, High Bloodpressure, Hormone, Medicare, Genetics, Herbs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Boomers, Health Care, Nutraceuticals, Mitochondria, Alzheimer's, Health, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

In the majority of cases, the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is the result of the acquisition of various risk factors throughout life. PTSD is one such factor.

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Finding a Place for Mom (or Dad)

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Dementia, Home Care, Alzheimers, Assisted Living, End of Life Care, Nursing Homes, Hospice Care, Elder Care, Living News
Linda Bergthold

For many families, the time will eventually come when mom or dad cannot live alone safely. And woe is the family member who has to deliver that message -- it's best to be prepared.

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We Need Health Care, Not Disease Care

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Heath, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Prevention, Disease, President Obama, Alzheimer's, Obama, Health Care, Scott Mendelson, Wellness, Barack Obama, Elderly, Aging, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

The dollar costs of caring for the increasing numbers of elderly Americans expected to develop Alzheimer's dementia over the next 30 years will decimate the personal savings of millions of families.

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New Camera ViconRevue Promises To Catch Your Whole Life On Camera

New Scientist | Kurt Kleiner | Posted 10.18.2009 | Technology

Read More: Lifelog, Alzheimer's, Microsoft, Alzheimers, Cambridge, Lifelogging, Pendant, New Digital Camera, Digital Camera, Vicon, Alzheimers Disease, Gadgets, SenseCam, Camera, Blogging, Viconrevue, New Camera, Technology News

Lifelog: New Camera ViconRevue Promises To Catch Your Whole Life On Camera ...

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Assisted Living for the Demented: Locked-Up Syndrome

Karin Luisa | Posted 10.20.2009 | Impact

Read More: Dementia in the Elderly, How to Choose a Home for Your Parents, Alzheimers, Assisted Living, Memory-Care, Impact News
Karin Luisa

Old age seems to have become a nuisance to get through.

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Sleep: Theory About Biological Clocks Overturned, Study Says

Medical News Today | Posted 10.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Sleep Cycle, Biological Clock, Alzheimers, Health, Science, New Study, Internal Clock, Cancer, Jet Lag, Wellness, Exhaustion, Sleep Study. Insomnia, Sleep, Living News

University of Michigan mathematicians say they have identified the signal the brain sends to the rest of the body to control biological rhythms, a fin...

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Laughing All The Way To The Grave

Darryle Pollack | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Alzheimer's, End of Life Care, Health Care, Health, Living News
Darryle Pollack

Ironically, just hours before Obama appeared on the Late Show, a study was released in time for National Alzheimer's Day. I don't remember hearing about this holiday, but the study is no joke.

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If "We the People" Can't Agree on "Our" President, Is there Any Hope for Us?

Christine Pelosi | Posted 09.30.2009 | Politics

Read More: Bill Clinton, Social Networking, Impeachment, National Service, George W. Bush, 9/11, Katrina, Samoa Tsunami, Impeach Cheney, Condi Rice, Michell Obama, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Veterans, Dick Cheney, Volunteering, We the People, Nancy Pelosi, Alzheimer's, Hurricane Katrina, Hillary Clinton, Cancer, Impeach Obama, Aids, Tom Friedman, Politics News
Christine Pelosi

A ratings chase and a revenue chase combine to coarsen the debate. This is our new reality -- and some days it looks so ugly one could reasonably turn away from civic life. But we don't.

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N.F.L. Players' Dementia: Higher Rate Of Dementia In Former Athletes, Study Finds

nytimes.com | ALAN SCHWARZ | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Dementia, Mental Health, National Football League, Football, Football Dementia, Sports Mental Illness, Health Study, Mental Illness, Causes-of-Alzheimers, Nfl, n.f.l., Health, NFL Dementia, Alzheimer's, NFL Alzheimer's, Causes of Dementia, Causes of Mental Illness, Living News

A study commissioned by the National Football League reports that Alzheimer's disease or similar memory-related diseases appear to have been diagnosed...

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Curcumin: Spicy Painkiller Finally Delivers on Promise

Joel Brokaw | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Tumeric, Phytosome, Analgesic, Bio-Availability, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant, Alzheimers, Curcumin, Julian Whitaker, Pain, Advil, Meriva, Meriva-Sr, Nutritional Supplement, Health, Living News
Joel Brokaw

Proponents cite exciting research about this powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. They claim curcumin in its optimized form is a healthier and more effective alternative to pain medications like Advil, Motrin and prescription drugs.

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Laughing All the Way to the Grave

Darryle Pollack | Posted 09.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Elderly, Alzheimer's, End of Life Care, Living News
Darryle Pollack

Death deserves discussion as 77 million baby boomers--known for ushering in the Age of Aquarius--approach the Age of Medicare.

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HBO "The Alzheimer's Project" Emmy Awards

Harry Johns | Posted 09.22.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Hbo, Alzheimer's Disease, World Alzheimer's Day, Health, Health Care Reform, Alzheimer's, Maria Shriver, Health Care, Emmy, Entertainment News
Harry Johns

To ensure that critical research funding becomes and remains a priority, we must all raise awareness about Alzheimer's.

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Painting the Dream

Stephanie Gertler | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Aging, Grandfather, Alzheimer's, Sandwich-Generation, Empty Nest, Parenting, Twenty Something, Van Gogh, Painting, Empty Nest Syndrome, Living News
Stephanie Gertler

Several months ago, before she died, I found a picture of my mother and myself. In this picture, the camera loved us both. If I take a piece of paper and cover parts of our faces, I see that I have her mouth.

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Alzheimer's Disease: Our Biggest Long-Term Health Challenge

Fred Hassan | Posted 09.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Reform, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's, Health Care, Health Care Crisis, Politics News
Fred Hassan

We must address this crisis. We must begin by putting Alzheimer's into the center of our national dialogue about reforming health care.

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Researchers Make Headway On Alzheimer's

washingtonpost.com | David Brown | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living

Read More: Scientific Research, Elderly, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Personal Health, Health, Alzheimer's, Living News

Two European research teams have identified three genes that affect a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dement...

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What Britney Spears Can Reveal About Alzheimer's Disease

Yahoo! News | ALICE PARK | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's, Alzheimers, Johnny Carson, Britney Spears, Health, Living News

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic report that they may have found a way to identify those most at risk of developing the neurological disorder long ...

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The Sister Thing Can Be So Cool

Carine Fabius | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Alzheimer's, Obama, Relationships, Sisterhood, Family, Sisters, Living News
Carine Fabius

I'm a sister and I can vouch for those ridiculous assumptions we often make about those closest to us.

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What Men Want

Dr. Nicholas Perricone | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey, Men, David Beckham, Christian Bale, Usher, Mark Wahlberg, Taye Diggs, Antioxidant Foods, Grass-Fed, Health Food, Impact of Eating Meat, Dr. Perricone, Omega-3-Fatty-Acids, Free-Range, Free-Range-Chickens, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Living News
Dr. Nicholas Perricone

Eating a lot of fish and fresh fruit and vegetables is ideal for creating beautiful skin and eliminating body fat, and is ideal for women andmen.

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Virginity Auctioned To Pay For Ecuadoran Mother's Healthcare

The Independent | Elizabeth Nash | Posted 08.23.2009 | World

Read More: Pay Medical Bills, Weird News, Woman Auctions Virginity, Virginity Auctioned, Alzheimer's, Spain News, Spain, Virginity Auction, Strange News, Healthcare, Teen Girl Auctions Off Virginity, World News

A young woman living in Valencia has put her virginity up for auction to pay for care for her mother who is suffering from Alzheimer's. Evelyn Duenas...

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Will You Develop Alzheimier's? New Research Touts Genetic Marker

wsj.com | Shirley S. Wang | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Dementia, Alzheimers, Genes, Brain, Forgetfulness, Health, Confusion, Alzheimer's Gene, Alzheimer's Research, Old Age, Genetic Marker, Living News

Allen Roses, director of Duke University's Deane Drug Discovery Institute, said that if other researchers get the same findings, it could mean a drast...

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