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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Today's newsletter highlights some interesting research that connects better oral care with a reduced risk for developing dementia. I've also included the latest results for a new drug that has been in the third stage of clinical trials for treatment of Alzheimer's. Enjoy your day today! Brush Your Teeth- Save Your Brain? A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society this past week found an interesting connection between teeth brushing and dementia, particularly in women. This study was conducted over 18 years and involved more than 5000 participants with an average age of 81. The researchers found that... Read more Research: Solanezumab Successful in Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical drug company, announced this morning that a new drug called solanezumab showed some success in treating Alzheimer's disease. The company has been conducting phase three clinical... Read more Study: Is Chocolate Good for Your Brain? Now here's some research news I love! Chocolate, specifically cocoa flavanols, was shown to boost brain power in older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. A recent study in the journal... Read more Vascular Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease: What's the Difference? Do you ever get confused about the different types of dementia you hear about? While Alzheimer's is the most common type, it's not the only one. Shortly after I was... Read more Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Alzheimers Dementia Dementia Alzheimer Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Disease Elderly Dementia Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement