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Hundreds of walking feet help benefit the Alzheimer's Association
September 8, 2012 2:06 PM
Hundreds put on their walking shoes for a great cause! A 5K was held this morning at Pueblo Community College to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. In Colorado, 72,000 people have the disease, and that's expected to grow to 140,000 by 2025. All the funds raised at today's event go... more » -
Walk away from the threat of dementia
October 14, 2010 11:21 AM
What do the cards hold for our brains as we age? Like any other muscle in the body you've got to use it so you don't lose it, but new research suggests a proper workout for the mind doesn't necessarily involve crossword puzzles. It could be as simple... more » -
Study links obesity and memory loss
October 15, 2009 11:45 AM
You've heard that being overweight puts you at risk for all kinds of health problems. But a recent study links obesity with memory loss! Researchers at UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh say, as a result, being obese or even overweight puts you at much higher risk for Alzheimer's.... more » -
Ex-NFL players report higher rates of dementia
September 30, 2009 1:21 PM
A new study suggests retired National Football League players may have a high rate of Alzheimer's disease or other memory problems. The telephone survey asked if the retirees had ever been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related disease. Nearly 2 percent of the former players ages 30 to... more » -
Report: 35 million-plus worldwide have dementia
September 21, 2009 8:54 AM
A new report suggests more than 35 million people around the world are living with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. The World Alzheimer Report is the most in-depth attempt yet to assess the brain-destroying illness -- and it's an ominous forecast as the population grays. The new count... more »
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