Exercising the body can benefit the mind
Science News - Feb 24 1:01 PM
This is part one of a two-part series on lifestyle and brain fitness. Anyone who frequents the local gym has probably noticed a cyclical pattern to attendance.Save to My Web
Hope for early Alzheimer’s test
BBC News - Feb 24 5:44 PM
Experts find how to track the loss of key receptors in brain tissue caused by Alzheimer’s disease’s earliest stages.Save to My Web
Stem cell bill gains
Baltimore Sun - Feb 25 4:22 AM
2 House panels OK research measure, including adult cells Two House of Delegates committees approved a stem cell research bill yesterday that was expanded to include adult as well as embryonic cells and to provide a role in administering grants for a state technology group favored by the governor. Save to My Web
A Better Tool To Study Role Of Iron In Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Science Daily - Feb 24 6:09 AM
Engineers have found a way to pinpoint and identify the tiny iron oxide particles associated with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases in the brain.Save to My Web
Red Delicious apples have a plus
The Charlotte Observer - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
A Red Delicious apple contains higher levels of disease-fighting chemicals than other kinds of apples, a Canadian study has found.Save to My Web
Mandatory OT troubles nurses
The Sentinel - Feb 24 11:13 PM
Nursing shortages at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have become so acute that officials are mandating overtime that can include 16-hour days.Save to My Web
Alzheimer’s Disease: Exercise, Learning Help Shield
MedicineNet.com - Feb 22 12:20 PM
Title: Alzheimer’s Disease: Exercise, Learning Help Shield Category: Health News Created: 2/22/2006 1:58:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/22/2006 1:58:11 AMSave to My Web
Alzheimer’s Registry
WTAP-TV - Feb 22 7:25 PM
The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill to establish an Alzheimer’s registry at West Virginia University on Wednesday. The purpose of the bill is to collect and evaluate date on the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in the state.Save to My Web