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Scientists Find Five New Parkinson's Genes

AP | MARIA CHENG | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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LONDON — Scientists have identified five new genes linked to Parkinson's disease in a large genetic analysis of the illness, according to a new stud...

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The Hidden Costs of War: Veterans and Dementia

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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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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Athletes Risk Lifetime Of Suffering From Head Injuries

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy 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, Healthy 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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