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Long-winded speech could be early sign of Alzheimer's disease, says study

Research finds distinctive language deficits in people with mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia

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Alzheimer’s Disease May Stem From Infections | TIME

Alzheimer's disease may be the result of plaque buildup that happens when the brain fights off infections, a new study suggests.

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Brain training may forestall dementia onset for years, new study says

If you’re intent on keeping dementia at bay, new research suggests you’ll need more than crossword puzzles, aerobic exercise and an active social life. In a study released Sunday, researchers found that older adults who did exercises to shore up the s