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84The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Recently turmeric has hit the headlines because of claims that curcumin, which is the main active constituent of turmeric, could help prevent the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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82What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?
A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.
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78How to Keep Your Brain Healthy
When considering getting into shape, most people think about reaching their ideal weight with the proper muscle/fat proportions. But a healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body because it is vital...
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74Cause of Alzheimers: The Unknown Answer
In the United States, approximately 5.3 million people suffer from this debilitating disease. Alzheimer"s is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is the progressive decline in congnitive function. The...
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74Alzheimers Stages: Forgetfulness to Dependence
Alzheimer's Disease was first discoverd by Alois Alzheimer, a German neuropathologist and psychiatrist, in 1906. A disorder that destroys brain cells, it causes memory loss and demential. Unfortunately, as...
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77Alzheimer's In Perspective
Getting To Know Alzheimer's Symptoms Better Anyone who has any connection to Alzheimer's disease either as a medical professional, caregiver, family member or patient you know that the disease revolves...
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76Alzheimer's Disease - Facts You Need To Know
As of September 2009, 35 million people worldwide had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and yet, few of us fully understand what it is. This article will help you better understand this disease, as well as those who suffer with it.
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74Is there a difference between Alzheimers and Dementia?
Alzheiemers disease and dementia can be confusing terms. Senior citizens in the US are affected by Memory loss. Is their a genetic link? Can we decrease our chances of getting alzheimers?
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74Alzheimers Disease - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Alzheimer's disease, often described as the silent epidemic of the century is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. It is the most common cause of dementia in western countries. Alzheimer's disease...
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73Alzheimers-A Mean Disease
I call it a mean disease, because it affects not only those who have the disease, but those who live with and care for the patient. Some days my mother knows who she is. Some days she knows her children....
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