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How Dementia Changed a Family

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Get Your Brain in Shape!

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Pat Summitt: 'Battling Alzheimer's Takes Teamwork'

Hoops legend takes her competitive spirit to new fight. read

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Physical Exercise, Not Puzzles, May Protect Aging Brain

A new study finds that the more you move, the less your brain shrinks. read

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Is Your Memory a Little Sticky?

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Your Amazing Brain

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Don't Forget to Take This Memory Quiz!

Test your smarts about normal forgetfulness and early signs of dementia. Do

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Memory loss can be frustrating

Are Your 'Senior Moments' Normal?

6 common memory lapses — and how to minimize them read

Eat to Prevent Alzheimer's: citrus

Eat to Lower Your Risk of Dementia

You can help keep your brain healthy with these six foods — plus a dose of sunshine. read

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Age-Proof Your Brain

Here are 10 easy ways to keep your mind fit forever. read

Dance Your Way to a Healthier You

Ward off dementia, improve balance — and have fun! read

4 Tips for Improving Your Memory

Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking With Einstein, shares his top four tips for improving your memory today. read

Secrets of Memory Geniuses

Want an autobiographic memory? These tricks may help you retain information more easily. read

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Do Drugs for Early-Stage Alzheimer's Work?

Or do the risks outweigh the benefits? read

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How a Llama Can Ease the Pain of Dementia

Creative approaches for patients with memory loss. read

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What Causes Alzheimer’s?

A possible answer inspires researchers to look in a new direction for a cure. read

Fish Reduces Alzheimer's Risk

Regularly eating baked or broiled fish can help preserve brain power, according to new study. read

Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease By Exercising, Using the Brain

Intellectual stimulation, physical activity may keep brain plaques from forming. read

Music Can Help Families Living With Alzheimer's

Practical advice for caregivers from a music therapist. Listen

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Dr. Oz's Handbook for Healthy Living

America's most famous TV doctor offers his prescription for a good, long life. read

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Getting Health Care on the Right Track

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