Blog Postings and Excerpts from Before You Take That Pill on Alzheimer's Disease
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October 2, 2007.
Blueberries Do Not Prevent Alzheimer's Disease.
I was driving in my car today when I heard an ad on NPR from the Alzheimer's Foundation that proper
diet, including low fat and a diet high in anti-oxidants may prevent Alzheimer's Disease. "So eat some blueberries,"
was the cheerful claim... more
Articles
Is It Safe to Give Antipsychotic Drugs to the Elderly?
Antipsychotic drugs are increasingly being prescribed for elderly people with agitation or
dementia problems. But are these drugs safe? In some cases antipsychotics may be associated
with an increased risk of death in the elderly.
[FULL ARTICLE]
Do Medications for Alzheimer's Disease Work?
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) affects 4 million people in this country alone. Are prescription
medications useful for AD, or are they just a way for drug companies to make a profit over
the tragedy of AD? Overall, prescription drugs for AD offer little true benefit and have a
lot of potential side effects that can be heartbreaking for families.
[FULL ARTICLE]
Ginkgo for the Prevention of Memory Loss
Ginkgo biloba is a supplement derived from the ancient Ginkgo tree of China that has
long been proposed to increase memory, energy and concentration. But is there really any
evidence that it works?... [FULL ARTICLE]
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