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	Debbie Mandel BellaOnline's Alzheimers Editor

A Combination of Vitamins Proves Effective
An important Alzheimer’s finding that just came out involves taking a combination of vitamins to prevent the disease.

An Apple a Day May Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay
Latest research notes that apples may help neurotransmitters in the brain to restore acetylcholine levels which improve memory!

Are There Effective Alternative Treatments?
My dad was recently diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer´s disease. What are some alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s? Is there any value to certain herbs or spices?

B Vitamins Don’t Improve Mental Function
According to recent studies B vitamins do not reduce heart attacks, strokes or improve mental function in Alzheimer’s patients.Therefore instead of the traditional B vitamins, take the “Bee” vitamins.

Curry Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Prevention
New immune-boosting strategies could alter the course of treatment for Alzheimer’s. Recently, curcumin has shown great promise in combating Alzheimer’s and cancer.

Eat Your Veggies to Slow Down Cognitive Decline
Eating vegetables, not fruit, helps slow down the rate of cognitive decline in older adults, according to a study from the American Academy of Neurology.

Fatty Fish Improves Brain Function in Mid-Life
Researchers used sensitive cognitive tests, and saw an association between diet and mental ability.

Food for Thought:
If you want to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, be heart smart. Head and Heart are related.

Let’s Take a Closer Look at Ginko Biloba
At Maryland’s School of Pharmacy research is being conducted to either validate or refute the theory that the extract of ginkgo biloba leaves can at best prevent or at least delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Benefits of Fish Oil in Alzheimer’s Disease
UCLA researchers claim that fish oil, whether ingested by pill or diet (eating fatty fish like salmon, herring, tuna) is an effective deterrent against Alzheimer’s, either preventing the disease or delaying its onset

Vitamin E for a Sound Mind and Body
Vitamin E is an important preventative for the inevitable decline of mind and body as we age.