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This interesting Health Alert from John Hopkins discusses the different memory systems — episodic, semantic, procedural, and working — of the brain and how they are affected by Alzheimer’s disease…
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Normal aging leads to changes in the brain, especially in areas involved in learning and memory. Some neurons shrink; others are disabled by damaging molecules called free radicals. Daily “insults,” such as high blood pressure or elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also take their toll.
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Over time, these changes can make it more difficult for an older person to learn new tasks or to retrieve information from memory, such as someone’s name. With Alzheimer’s disease, the damage is more severe and ultimately affects larger regions of the brain.
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Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may lower the risk of dementia, according to a comprehensive analysis of prior studies.
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Moderate social drinking significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to an analysis of 143 studies by Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researchers.
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Here is the real issue, only 20 percent of medical bills are correct. This means it is more likely that you are holding an incorrect medical bill in your hand, than a correct bill.
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I learned a long time ago, you can negotiate down the price of any hospital medical bill. To be honest, its the game they play. A hospital medical bill is like negotiating with a painter on the price to paint your home. If you accept the price the painter gives you without negotiating you are making a mistake. All painters will reduce their estimate if you negotiate.
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Results of an international survey reveal that over 85% of respondents in the five countries surveyed say that if they were exhibiting confusion and memory loss, they would want to see a doctor to determine if the cause of the symptoms was Alzheimer’s disease. Over 94% would want the same if a family member were exhibiting the symptoms.
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The Forum at the Harvard School of Public Health is holding a live webcast tomorow, Friday July, 22, at 12 PM eastern time. The forum is open to the public. Go here to learn more, or to attend.
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The topic of the forum webcast is, Alzheimer’s: What is the Value of Knowing Early?
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Alzheimer's Dementia 