61. TfX: Trans Fats, Alzheimer's Disease And Cognitive Decline. The dietary Fats and the Risk of Incident Alzheimer disease study risk ofdeveloping Alzheimer disease, by adjusting the diet as recommended. http://www.tfx.org.uk/page131.html

tfX the campaign against trans fats in food tfx.org.uk Home About tfX, activities School meals About transfats ... Most recent pages Select keyword About tfX, activities School meals About transfats Health impacts Scientific reports Other reports Articles Food companies Trans-free companies Food retailers Government - UK, EU, US On a lighter note About tfX, activities What are trans fats? Where are trans fats found? Alternatives to trans fats ... Contact Trans fats, Alzheimer disease and cognitive decline The "Dietary Fats and the Risk of Incident Alzheimer Disease" study A study published in Archives of Neurology in February 2003 showed that the intake of both trans fats and saturated fats promoted the development of Alzheimer disease - a truly terrible form of dementia, in which people of middle age and older are progressively stripped of their memories, identities, personalities and ultimately their lives. The study, " Dietary Fats and the Risk of Incident Alzheimer Disease " by Martha Clare Morris, ScD et al. , was based on a random sample of 815 people of 65 years or more in age, who were not affected by Alzheimers at the outset. It found a series of strong statistical correlations between dietary intake of fats and the risk of developing Alzheimers. Trans fats and saturated fat increased the risk of developing Alzheimers, while polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats of vegetable origin reduced the risk. The strongest effect was observed in the case of trans fats: the top 80 percent in trans fat consumption had, on average

62. USA Today-Consumer Health News, Information And Resources Updated Daily-Alzheime The DHAdeficient diet and the Alzheimer s gene interact to cause a deficit of About 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer s disease, according to the http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=68&id=520986

63. Alzheimer's Disease - Real Life Questions - Science And Research Questions Can proper nutrition or changing the diet prevent Alzheimer s disease? BP.April 24, 2002. Is it likely that Alzheimer s disease really starts when we are http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/ad_RealLifeQuestionScience.htm

Alzheimer's Disease Research This is a sample of some Real Life Questions questions and answers. If you are seeing this page, your browser cannot view frames. The most recent browsers can all display frames very well. Real Life Questions Search instructions for finding a key word on this page. May 8, 2002 I know that scientists are working on a vaccine concerning the beta-amyloid protein, but can there also be a vaccine for tau, the other protein that causes problems in the brain cells of Alzheimer's victims? - WM What population does Alzheimer's disease primarily affect?Is the incidence and prevalence - NA I take a COX-2 inhibitor for arthritis pain. Is there any good research indicating whether taking this type of medication may also decrease my risk of developing Alzheimer's? - FK Can proper nutrition or changing the diet prevent Alzheimer's disease? - BP April 24, 2002 Is it likely that Alzheimer's disease really starts when we are young adults, but progresses slowly enough so that the symptoms of the disease do not manifest themselves until we are much older? - WC Is the incidence and prevalence of the Alzheimer's disease the same in China, Japan and the U.S.?

64. Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer s disease is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain Is there a special diet that may help? How can the family get help to cope http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1230205

65. Alzheimer Disease Factors Nutrition Supplement Diet Medicine Geriatric Trend Cul What are the boomers and retirees up to now? AgeVenture reports upbeat, authoritativenews and trends in Aging America s mature market. http://www.demko.com/m030226.htm

Front Page Headlines Lifestyle Links ... Books Pseudo Cure for AD a No Brainer Dr. David J. Demko, gerontologist AgeVenture News Service 03-02-26 The February 2003 issue of the Archives of Neurology features a series of research findings providing new insights on possible risk and protective factors regarding Alzheimer’s disease (AD). These reports include investigations of dietary fats, antioxidants, and estrogen, as well as possible genetic factors. The reports are based on research supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), which leads the Federal Government’s effort to conduct and support research on AD and on aging generally. The NIA is part of the National Institutes of Health at the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Here's what the research suggests in regard to factors that affect Alzheimer's risk. Dietary Fats and Alzheimer's Risk High intake of unsaturated, unhydrogenated fats may be protective against AD; consuming saturated or trans-unsaturated fats may increase risk. Antioxidant Vitamins and Alzheimer's Risk diet and supplementals were not found to be associated with decreased risk of AD.

66. Weight Diet Longevity Genes Alzheimer Stroke Medicare folks suffering from stroke are at an even greater risk to alzheimer s disease . People who do not have vascular disease and apoE4 are not harmed, http://www.demko.com/m990208.htm

Front Page Headlines Lifestyle Links ... Books MATURE MARKET HEADLINES POSTED 2/11/99 They Also Serve Who Can't Stand the Weight Genes Don't Always Fit Longevity Profile Link to Alzheimer's Linked to Strokes Budget Cuts Deep Wound In Medicare the media may use these headlines free-of-charge attribute headline source to: "AgeVenture News Service, www.demko.com" Click here to view more Headlines They Also Serve Who Can't Stand the Weight The "Diet" is as American as ... well, apple pie ... served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that's topped with melted caramel. Yes, the American lifestyle has achieved such an advanced level of sophistication that most of us can, and do, eat ourselves to death. My twenty-some years as a gerontologist tell me that as much as 75% of our health problems are the result of our American lifestyle. Too much of everything culinary. Too little of anything aerobic. The result, America is a Waist-Land, as in we can't make ends meet when it comes to putting on our belts. Want to know how most Americans address the problem of being overweight? They feel that as long as they are DOING SOMETHING about IT, they have an excuse for being fat. For example, ever hear someone say "I'm TRYING to lose" as they retrieve another fist full of bread sticks from the basket at the center of the restaurant table. As long as they are DOING SOMETHING (and that something includes merely thinking) about their weight problem, their overeating is acceptable. That's why many Americans continue to gain weight, because they are DOING SOMETHING about it, like making payments on a piece of exercise equipment that they never use.

67. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children: Inf Alzheimer s disease is the most common cause of dementia, treatment for anyhigh blood pressure) and involves a diet rich in antioxidants (eg vitamin C, http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/a40.html

printer friendly ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE home how we can help medical information index of conditions ... how you can help Did you find this page helpful? yes no Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, responsible for just over half of the approximately 750,000 people with dementia in the UK. It is a physical disease which attacks the structure of the brain. Typically, Alzheimer's disease begins with lapses of memory, difficulty in finding the right words for everyday objects or mood swings. Mild symptoms may be a natural effect of aging, but in Alzheimer's disease a pattern of problems emerges over six months or more. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease and in the early stages, a person may: routinely forget recent events, appointments, names and faces and have difficulty in understanding what is being said become confused when handling money, driving a car or using a washing machine undergo personality changes, appearing to no longer care about those around them. They may become irritable, apathetic or suffer mood swings and burst into tears for no apparent reason. They may also become convinced that someone is trying to harm them In advanced cases people may also: adopt unsettling behaviour, like getting up in the middle of the night, or wandering off from their home and becoming lost

68. Alzheimer's Research, April 2004 Word On Health - National Institutes Of Health New Fronts in Alzheimer s Research, an article in the April 2004 edition of TheNIH Word on Source Alzheimer s disease Education Referral Center, http://www.nih.gov/news/WordonHealth/apr2004/alzheimers.htm

April 2004 NIH Radio segment Read transcript Contents New Fronts in Alzheimer's Research Potential for Prevention, Earlier Detection A Word to the Wise... What Are the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's disease begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. People with Alzheimer's may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. Simple math problems may become hard to solve. Such difficulties may be a bother, but usually they are not serious enough to cause alarm. However, as the disease goes on, symptoms are more easily noticed and affect a person's ability to do everyday tasks, eventually becoming serious enough to cause people with Alzheimer's disease or their family members to seek medical help. For example, people with the disease get to the point where they forget how to do simple tasks, like brushing their teeth or combing their hair. They can no longer think clearly. They have problems speaking, understanding, reading, or writing. Later on, some people with Alzheimer's disease may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, patients need total care. The seven warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are: Asking the same question over and over again.

69. Alzheimer's Disease Information Website-Alzinfo.org Alzheimer s disease information, online Alzheimer s community, diet, evenavoiding gum disease may help to ward off Alzheimer s years down the road, http://www.alzinfo.org/

Support Alzheimer's Research A A A ... Press Alzheimer's Disease News Signs of Alzheimer's May Be Present 10 Years Before Diagnosis Subtle mental deficits appeared in seniors long before Alzheimer's became apparent. High Insulin Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Elevated levels of insulin may lead to inflammation and play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's. The Latest on Folic Acid and Alzheimer's Prevention Getting enough folic acid, a B vitamin critical for brain and nerve health, may help ward off Alzheimer's in old age, a new study from the University of California at Irvine reports. Fisher Center Scientists Probe the Root Cause of Alzheimer's Scientists at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at The Rockefeller University showed how connections between nerve cells in the brain change and play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's. Poor Vision a Concern for People with Alzheimer's One in three nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease who need eyeglasses don't have the right glasses and can't see clearly, a new study reports. Study Offers Hope for Reversing Memory Loss of Alzheimer's Research in mice suggests that some recovery of mental function may be possible early in the course of Alzheimer's disease.

70. British Nutrition Foundation dietary Fat and Alzheimer s disease. diet, and specifically the type and amountof lipids (fats) consumed, may have a role in the development of Alzheimer s http://www.nutrition.org.uk/home.asp?siteId=43§ionId=736&subSubSectionId=656

71. Alzheimer's Disease: Definition And Much More From Answers.com Alzheimer s disease is not a normal part of aging and is not something Studies have not shown strong link with toxins, vitamins, metals or diet, http://www.answers.com/topic/alzheimer-s-disease

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Encyclopedia Health Medical WordNet Wikipedia Translations Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Alzheimer's disease Dictionary Alz·hei·mer's disease ¤lts hÄ«-mərz, ălts -, ´lts -, ´lz n. A disease marked by the loss of cognitive ability, generally over a period of 10 to 15 years, and associated with the development of abnormal tissues and protein deposits in the cerebral cortex. [After Alois Alzheimer (1864–1915), German neurologist.] Diagnosis Alzheimer's Disease What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive disease of the brain that ischaracterized by impairment of memory and a disturbance in at least one other thinking function (for example, language or perception of reality). Many scientists believe that AD results from an increase in the production or accumulation ofa specific protein (beta-amyloid protein) that leads to nerve cell death. Lossof nerve cells in strategic brain areas, in turn, causes deficits in theneurotransmitters, which are the brain's chemical messengers. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging and is not something thatinevitably happens in later life. Rather, it is one of the dementing disorders,which are a group of brain diseases that result in the loss of mental andphysical functions.

72. Care Of The Person With Alzheimer's Disease - Continuing Education Course For Nu Alzheimer s disease and diet Understanding eating behaviors of Alzheimer s victims.Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Retrieved February 8, 2003 from http://www.nursingceu.com/courses/94/index_nceu.html

Accredited courses by and for health professionals ONLINE EDUCATION Courses Accreditation Help Feedback ... Home COMPANY INFO About Wild Iris Security / Privacy Contact Us WIME DIVISIONS Nursing Occupational and Physical Therapy ... Wild Iris Home Course Price $28.00 Contact Hours 3.5 Instructions Quicklinks Print this course Take the test How to take a course Care of the Person with Alzheimer's Disease Nancy Evans, BS Nursing courses are approved in all 50 states. For more accreditation information, click here LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Summarize the characteristics, progression, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and public health impact of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Discuss the psychosocial and financial burden on family and caregivers. List available medical therapies for AD, including their risks and benefits. Name strategies for effective communication and behavior management with the person with AD. Spell out effective ways to assist the person with AD with activities of daily living and maintenance of independence. Discuss ethical issues in caring for the person with AD, including end-of-life care.

73. Diet Rich In Foods With Vitamin E May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk diet rich in foods with Vitamin E may reduce Alzheimer s disease risk dietary vitamin E may protect against Alzheimer s disease, says Morris, http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2002/E/20023793.html

June 2002 From NIH/National Institute on Aging Diet rich in foods with Vitamin E may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk A new population-based study of antioxidants, appearing in the June 26, 2002, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), suggests that a diet rich in foods containing vitamin E may help protect some people against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study is also noteworthy for its finding that vitamin E in the form of supplements was not associated with a reduction in the risk of AD. The latest in a series of reports on vitamin E and dementia, the study findings heighten interest in the outcome of clinical trials now underway to test the effectiveness of vitamin E and other antioxidants in preventing or postponing cognitive decline and AD. The JAMA study was conducted by Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging at Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Denis A. Evans, M.D., and colleagues. A related study by Morris and colleagues, in press in the July 2002 Archives of Neurology, a JAMA publication, also associates vitamin E with protection against more general cognitive decline. (Reporting of additional detail on this study is embargoed for July 14, 2002, 4 p.m. ET.) Both studies were supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health. The June 26 issue of JAMA includes similar findings from scientists in The Netherlands, who also reported a link between high dietary intake of vitamins C and E and protection against AD in certain people. In addition, the journal contains an editorial on the epidemiological study of dietary intake of antioxidants and the risk of AD by Daniel J. Foley, M.S., of the NIA's Laboratory of Epidemiology, Demography, and Biometry, and Lon White, M.D., Pacific Health Research Institute, Honolulu.

74. High Homocysteine Levels May Double Risk Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Buckholtz noted that the NIAsponsored Alzheimer s disease Cooperative Study levels will prevent AD or cardiovascular disease, a healthy diet low in fat http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2002/E/20023803.html

February 2002 From NIH/National Institute on Aging High homocysteine levels may double risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease People with elevated levels of homocysteine in the blood had nearly double the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a new report from scientists at Boston University. The findings, in a group of people participating in the long-running Framingham Study, are the first to tie homocysteine levels measured several years before with later diagnosis of AD and other dementias. The report, which appears in the February 14, 2002, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, provides some of the most powerful evidence yet of an association between high plasma homocysteine and later, significant memory loss. The relationship between AD and the amino acid homocysteine is of particular interest because blood levels of homocysteine can be reduced, for example, by increasing intake of folic acid (or folate) and vitamins B6 and B12. The therapeutic use of these compounds is being explored as scientists try to understand better homocysteine's role in AD or other types of dementia as well as its possible link to various forms of heart disease. The dementia/AD study is being conducted by Philip A. Wolf, M.D., Boston University (BU), and colleagues at BU and Tufts University, who authored the new findings. The study was supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The researchers were also funded by NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The Framingham Heart Study is supported by the NIH's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

75. Alzheimer's Disease: What Is Known About Delaying Or Preventing Its Onset Or Pro Alzheimer s disease (AD) is one of a number of forms of dementia. In theNorth American diet, about 70% of the vitamin E from food sources is said to be http://www.yourhealthbase.com/Alzheimer's_Prevention.htm

Comprehensive review of the latest research into the prevention of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's Disease: What Is Known About Delaying and Preventing Its Onset and Progression? by William R. Ware, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario Harrison's Manual of Medicine, 15th Edition It is common for individuals to seek out professional advice before the symptoms of AD or dementia are present. Generally the complaint relates to memory problems that have become bothersome or have caused as spouse or family member to suggest evaluation. This is covered below under the heading "Mild Cognitive Impairment." The term Alzheimer's disease , while widely used, has a number of different connotations and modern usage has attempted to clarify the exact meaning. Thus today it is common to see the following definitions (6): Definite AD. Presence of clinical characteristics of AD confirmed by histopathological evidence, generally from postmortem study of brain tissue. In the simplest terms, a diagnosis of definite AD requires the patient to already be dead! This state of affairs underlines the difficulty of a definite diagnosis based only on clinical observations (when one is alive). The pathological features that constitute the so- called hall-marks of AD are senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, two distinctive formations in brain tissue. Finding them in large numbers at postmortem is taken by most pathologists as proof of AD. Finding them in profusion in the brains of totally non-demented individuals is another matter, and one which illustrates the complexity of this disease.

76. Alzheimer's Disease -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article Alzheimer s disease (AD) or senile (Mental deterioration of organic or functional metals or diet, although rabbits fed a highcholesterol diet in the http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/a/al/alzheimers_disease.htm

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77. Alzheimer's Disease - Enpsychlopedia Alzheimer s disease (AD) or senile dementia of Alzheimer s type is a Studies have not shown strong link with toxins, vitamins, metals or diet, http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/Alzheimer's_disease

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Advertisement ( Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease AD ) or senile dementia of Alzheimer's type is a neurodegenerative disease which results in a loss of mental functions ( dementia ) due to the deterioration of brain tissue . Its exact etiology (cause) is still unknown, but environmental as well as genetic factors are thought to contribute. Until the , the disease was thought to be uncommon, but later it was realized that much of what had been regarded as the normal process of aging was actually the result of this disease. Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Clinical features 2 Diagnosis 3 Pathology 3.1 Microscopy ... edit Clinical features The usual first symptom is progressive memory loss. Alzheimer's disease can include behavorial changes, such as mental disorientation , sudden periods of defiance, abusive behavior and violence, in people who have no previous history of such behavior. Thus, Alzheimer's disease presents a considerable problem in patient management. Average duration is approximately 7-10 years. edit Diagnosis The diagnosis is made clinically, but various tests (

78. Fight Alzheimer's With An Active Brain - Alzheimer's Disease - MSNBC.com And don’t forget diet. The same foods that are hearthealthy are Alzheimer sdisease Section Front. • Alzheimer’s toxin may be key to slowing disease http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8292945/

Skip navigation Health Health Library Katrina's Impact ... Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press ... Alzheimer's Disease Fight Alzheimer's with an active brain Doctors suggest building up a 'cognitive reserve' Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP During the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia, Elizabeth Edgerly, area program director for the Alzheimers Associations Northern California/Northern Nevada Chapter, compares the size and weight of a human brain to the head of cauliflower. WASHINGTON - Exercise your brain. Nourish it well. And the earlier you start, the better. That's the best advice doctors can yet offer to ward off Alzheimer's disease. There's no guarantee. But more and more research shows that some fairly simple steps can truly lower your risk of the deadly dementia. Also, if Alzheimer's strikes anyway, people who have followed this advice tend to do better-their brains withstand the attack longer before symptoms become obvious. The goal: build up what's called a "cognitive reserve." "Cognitive reserve is not something you're born with," Dr. Yaakov Stern of Columbia University told a meeting of Alzheimer's researchers Monday. "It's something that changes, and can be modified over time."

79. Earth & Sky : Edge Of Discovery Show - Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer s disease. Monday, August 5, 2002 on the calorie restricted diet the nerve cells in their brain were more resistant to the toxin. http://www.earthsky.com/shows/edgeshow.php?t=20020805

80. Public Health Genetics Unit: Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer s disease is a progressive neurological disease and the most common for Alzheimer s disease, including the relation between APOE4 and diet. http://www.phgu.org.uk/info_database/diseases/alzheimers_disease/alzheimer.html

Text-only sitemap Home About Newsletter ... Search Alzheimer's disease See Explanatory Notes Contents: Genetics Familial, early-onset Alzheimer's disease Down's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease Late-onset Alzheimer's disease ... On-line information Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disease and the most common form of dementia (a serious deterioration in several mental functions, such as memory), with an average lifetime risk of about 10-12%. At least 10% of people over the age of 70 experience memory loss. The probability that memory loss is due to Alzheimer's disease increases with age: in those over 90, it rises to about 90%. The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in people aged over 85 has been estimated at 25-50%; as the average age of the UK population increases, the number of people affected (already over half a million) is likely to increase. The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are due to the gradual loss of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex of the brain. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, although drugs are available to relieve some of the associated symptoms of the disease. Reminyl (galantamine), Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) and Exelon (rivastigmine) are drugs approved by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) for use in mild to moderate stage Alzheimer's disease. These drugs act to increase the levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which in Alzheimer's disease may otherwise be depleted. A new drug, Ebixa (memantine), is now available to slow the progression of symptoms in moderate to severe cases of Alzheimer's, and has a different mode of action, blocking neurotransmission in the brain by glutamate, levels of which are raised in Alzheimer's disease. However, NICE have yet to publish guidelines on the use of this drug.

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