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Fluid in the brain known as hydrocephalus is fairly common with aging, Elizabeth Tracey reports
What’s the alternative to computer games to stave off dementia? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Use of electronic devices seems to reduce one’s risk for dementia, a recent study showed. Constantine Lyketsos, an Alzheimer’s disease expert at Johns Hopkins, says he has lots of patients who are concerned about their risk or would like to …
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Does using digital technology help people avoid dementia? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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An analysis of 57 studies published recently shows that use of digital technologies, including computers and smart phones, helps reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment in older adults. Dementia expert Constantine Lyketsos at Johns Hopkins says while there …
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Should you consider available formulations of lithium to reduce dementia risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Is lithium the key to avoiding the development of dementia? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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If mouse models prove to be true in humans, the element lithium may help avoid the development of dementia. Dementia expert Constantine Lyketsos at Johns Hopkins says he’s disturbed by the tenor of the coverage of this basic science discovery. …
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You’re in charge of your healthcare decisions, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Are the plethora of healthcare screenings something that’s appropriate for you? That’s one question Nancy Schoenborn, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, is trying to answer in her research looking at messaging for breast cancer screenings. She says there’s one …
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