Causes of Dementia: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and Chronic Traumatic Encephalomyelopathy (CTEM)

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According to Dr. Robert Stern, Mr. Chris Nowinski, and Dr. Ann McKee, all at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Cent

According to Dr. Robert Stern, Mr. Chris Nowinski, and Dr. Ann McKee, all at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center,

“BU researchers have linked head injuries in former athletes to depression and dementia, making headlines and leading to rule changes in the National Football Leagues.”

“Abnormal tau deposits, a marker of CTE, are not found in ALS. The new findings suggest that the motor neuron disease that affected the three athletes, while similar to ALS, represents a distinct disease never before described in the medical literature. McKee and her colleagues have named it chronic traumatic encephalomyelopathy (CTEM), and they believe the cause is repetitive head trauma absorbed in contact sports such as football and boxing.”

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More Evidence that Alzheimer's Disease May Be Inherited from Your Mother

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Results from a new study contribute to growing evidence that if one of your parents has Alzheimer's disease, the chances of inheriting it from your mother are higher than from your father....

A consistently identified risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD) is family history of dementia, with maternal transmission significantly more frequent than paternal transmission. A history of maternal AD may be related to AD-like glucose consumption in cognitively healthy subjects.

"It is estimated that people who have first-degree relatives with Alzheimer's disease are four to 10 times more likely to develop the disease themselves compared to people with no family history," said study author Robyn Honea, DPhil, of the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City.

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Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's A Very Popular Google Search

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Each and every month since July, 2009, "test your memory for Alzheimer's" is the number one search leading to the Alzheimer's Reading Room. If you add this article -- What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? -- the total grows to over 15,000. You might be surprised to learn this. We get more visits from search from people searching these keywords -- What is dementia? Then we do for the search of these keywords -- What is Alzheimer's disease? Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

Max Wallack Wins Nestlé Very Best In Youth Award

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Those of you that have been here for a while are familiar with Max Wallack. I am pleased to announce that Max Wallack is a winner of the 2011 Nestlé Very Best In Youth Award.... Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

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Army Psycho-Manipulated Senators

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The U.S. Army illegally ordered a team of soldiers specializing in "psychological operations" to manipulate visiting American senators into providing more troops and funding for the war, Rolling Stone has learned – and when an officer tried to stop the operation, he was railroaded by military investigators.

Sen. John McCain walks with Lt. Gen. William Caldwell at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan on January 6, 2009. Read more at www.rollingstone.com

 

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What America Thinks: The MetLife Foundation Alzheimer’s Survey

The Alzheimer's Reading Room is the number one source of life news for the entire Alzheimer's community. The site focuses on Alzheimer's disease and the art of Alzheimer's caregiving. Each day over 1,200 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 44 percent of adults have family members or friends with Alzheimer’s disease.

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When asked which of five major diseases they fear most, Alzheimer’s disease was second (31%) behind cancer (41%), but far ahead of heart disease (8%), stroke (8%) and diabetes (6%).

“What America Thinks,” conducted by Harris Interactive, found that most people are not preparing for the strong possibility that they or their family members will develop Alzheimer’s, despite significant fear of the disease... Read more at www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

 

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91-Year Old Man With Dementia Shoots Daughter (Video)

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This is certainly a sad story. At the same time there is a lesson to be learned. You really need to think about all and any possibilities when dealing with someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Key word safety.

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Scientific Evidence for Dietary Supplements

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Ever wonder which dietary supplements work best? Ever wonder if the claims of the sellers of dietary supplements are backed by scientific research on humans?...

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How I Use the Alzheimer's Action Plan for You and Me

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When someone asks me which book they should buy for Alzheimer's I always say the same thing -- The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems.

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National Economic Education Video Competition | YouTube Contest

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The St. Louis Fed is sponsoring a YouTube video contest. We want your original video, illustrating the importance of an independent central bank. And not just the independence of the Federal Reserve, but central banks in general. What makes independence for a nation's central bank important? Why should they steer clear of politics? How does independence affect inflation and economic activity? Let us know through your video creation!

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This Man Decided to Fight Alzheimer's -- Jay Smith

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I don't expect my program to cure me, or ultimately change my fate, but I do believe it is giving me a substantially better quality of life, and extending my useful years.

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"Alzheimer's ... no survivors. Not a single one"

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When I first read those words by Harry Johns', I shuttered. This is the message the Alzheimer's Association decided to lead with in a press release describing a new report -- Generation Alzheimer's: the defining disease of the baby boomers. The report is free. All you need to provide is your name, email address, and zip code to get it.

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Last of Current Internet Addresses Doled Out to Distributors

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On Thursday morning, the organization that oversees Internet protocol addresses–sets of digits that help direct online traffic–doled out the last remaining batches of numbers under the current addressing system.



Internet experts hailed the event as a milestone in the evolution of the Web, one that will eventually require changes on the part of some companies and users.

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Coffee is good for women working in pairs, but bad for men

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Uh oh.

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Alzheimer's Disease Care Requires Detective Work

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Alzheimer’s disease is fraught with mysteries just waiting to be solved. As caregivers, one of the most troublesome mysteries comes in the form of difficult behavior. In order to minimize behavior problems and avoid additional medication that can have detrimental side effects, it helps to take a detective approach...

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