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Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

Since there is no cure for Alzheimer's quite yet, the focus remains on methods of prevention. Learn the factors you can modify in your lifestyle choices that may reduce your risk.

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Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Strategies

By Esther Heerema, MSW

Studying Different Languages Benefits the Brain

Does Being Bilingual Protect Your Brain from Dementia?

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Physical Exercise Helps the Body and Mind

12 Fun Ways to Maintain a Healthy Brain

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Foods That Reduce Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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How Higher Levels of Education Reduce Dementia Risk

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Treatable Cause of Memory Loss

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Sleep Apnea May Increase Memory Loss and Dementia Risk

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Does Social Interaction Prevent Dementia?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Does an Apple a Day Keep Dementia Away?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Yoga, Memory, and Alzheimer's Disease

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Mnemonic Strategies to Help Remember

Try These 9 Types of Mnemonics to Improve Your Memory

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Does Chocolate Improve Your Memory?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

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Protect Your Brain by Taking Good Care of Your Heart

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

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How Cognitive Reserve Affects Alzheimer's? Disease

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Cinnamon- Tasty and Good for Your Brain?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

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Can Babysitting Grandchildren Affect Dementia Risk?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Vitamin B9 and How Folic Acid Affects Dementia

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

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Improving Your Memory by Using the Method of Loci

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Do Crossword Puzzles Prevent Dementia?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

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Does Alcohol Increase or Decrease Your Dementia Risk?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

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Turmeric for Alzheimer's Disease - Can It Help?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Does Caffeine Improve Your Memory?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

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Which Blood Type Increases Your Risk of Dementia?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

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Running and Your Risk of Alzheimer's

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Which Nut Is Best for Your Brain?

Could Nuts Reverse Memory Loss in Alzheimer's?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Gardening Can Help Reduce Risk of Dementia

Reduce Dementia Risk With Physical Activity

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

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Does the Mediterranean Diet Impact Brain Health and Memory?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD