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A Link Between Obesity and Memory Loss
(Source: Medical News Today) - Saint Louis University researchers may have found a clue to why obese patients, who have diabetes, may also have problems with their long-term memory.
Alzheimer's: An Emerging Challenge in Canada
(Source: Toronto Star) - Canada's federal and provincial governments are beginning to acknowledge the impending onset of an Alzheimer's epidemic, though slowly.
Artwork Provides a Bridge to the Past
(Source: MileHigh News) - "The Aquarium" is much more than a painting composed of vertical lines and two fish. It was selected out of 1,800 entries in "Memories in the Making", a Brighten Gardens art show and auction of 50 paintings created by resident artists with dementia.
More Hurricane Preparation Tips for Caregivers
(Source: Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation) - In an emergency, people with memory disorders and their caregivers may find themselves uprooted or displaced. Extra care and early plans must be made to ensure the health and safety of the persons being cared for.
PET Used to Diagnose Alzheimer's
(Source: RedOrbit) - Researchers in Spain report that PET (Positron Emission Tomography) can help identify patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) who may in fact be in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Pesticide Use Increases Risk of Parkinson's in Men
(Source: Mayo Clinic) & Mayo Clinic researchers have found that using pesticides for farming or other purposes increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease for men.
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