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Health: Blood Pressure Medication May Lower Risk Of Dementia

By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Millions of Americans take medication to lower blood pressure, and a new study shows those drugs could also be helping the brain. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter...

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An Increasing Number Of People With Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Alzheimer’s disease is debilitating because it impacts not only the person faced with dementia but the loved ones who are caring for that...

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Police Searching For Missing Man Suffering From Alzheimer’s

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing person who suffers from Alzheimer’s. According to police, 72-year-old John Haywood Smith was last seen at 6:20...

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Missing Elderly Woman With Alzheimer’s Found

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police say a missing elderly woman with Alzheimer’s has been found. 76-year-old Emma Ellican was reported missing from the 5500 block of Westford Road at 4:30 p.m. on Friday....

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Treating Dementia Is Most Costly

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – There are certain conditions in health care that are the most expensive to treat. It is usually a combination of how many people they effect...

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Computer Game Good For The Aging Brain

By Dr. Marciene Mattleman PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – As we get older, brain function declines. But a recently funded government study found that while crossword puzzles did not improve skills, playing a...

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Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Mediterranean diet is modeled after those who live on the Mediterranean. People from this region are known for living long, healthy...

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Forgetting May Just Be Aging

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Last week there was a study that has raised a great deal of concern. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found a possible link...

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3 On Your Side: Virtual Dementia Tour

By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Millions of Americans are struggling to care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to have the mind robbing ailment, but now...

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Benefits Of A Preventative Lifestyle

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Alzheimer’s disease continues to frustrate physicians and to a far larger extent family members and those who love those afflicted with the...

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The Clinical Trial Center

Dr. Marvin Kalafer spoke about the Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and how The Clinical Trial Center can help families during this difficult time. For more information on The Clinical Trial...

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High Blood Pressure May Forewarn Of Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Thirty-three percent of Americans have high blood pressure – this is a chronic condition known to increase risk of heart attack, kidney...

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UPDATE: Missing Woman With Alzheimer’s Found

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A missing woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s has been found. Police announced on Thursday that they were looking for a missing Delaware woman who has Alzheimer’s. Police say Silvia...

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Studies: Dementia Striking Later In Life

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We don’t have a cure for dementia and sadly despite all of the research, we still don’t have an answer for the exact cause. But, there is...

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Study: Those Who Have Parents With Alzheimer’s May Be Inheriting Brain...

NEW YORK, NY (CBS) – Bad news for those who have two parents suffering from Alzheimer’s: You may already have signs of the brain-destroying disease. CBS News is reporting that researchers from New York...

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Formulating A Treatment Plan For Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Coming up with the best treatment plan for Alzheimer’s disease can be tricky. That’s because it depends on many factors: age, general health,...

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New Warning For Those Looking To Fire Up The Grill This Spring

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We already know that chemicals in grilled meat can cause cancer. But with spring on the horizon, there’s a new warning for those looking forward to firing up the grill. According...

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Alzheimer’s A Greater Risk Than Breast Cancer For Older Women

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – There is no doubt that breast cancer is one of the major health issues that women face in this country but, according to information from the...

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Diet High In Fruit May Help Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We have not made many major breakthroughs in the treatment of Alzheimer’s but one thing is true – we are spending a great deal of time and...

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Alzheimer’s Can Be Crippling For Caregivers

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most publicized and well-documented conditions in medicine today but there is one aspect of this...

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Diet May Contribute To Dementia In Older Women

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are a growing problem in this country and there have been several large studies suggesting the...

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Philadelphia Police Searching For Missing Man With Alzheimer’s

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police in Philadelphia are searching for a missing man with Alzheimer’s disease. Sixty-six-year-old Paul Mishalove, of Monument Road, was last seen on Tuesday, July 15 at his home...

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Health: Documentary “Alive Inside” Premieres In Philadelphia; Shows The Power...

http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20140715183103060AA.mp4 By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) —  Music, some believe it’s healing power may be able to help millions of Americans battling...

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Taking Guardianship When Seniors Can’t Manage Their Own Finances

By Amy E. Feldman PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – If you think an elderly parent can’t make good decisions, what can you do about it? Boy that Donald Sterling is despicable. But is he incapable of making...

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Stress May Play A Role In Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A concerning report about the link between stress and Alzheimer’s from the journal Neurology. According to the article which focused on...

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Local Researcher Working On Link Between A Respiratory Infection And Alzheimer’s

By Lynne Adkins PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A local researcher is studying a possible link between a respiratory infection and Alzheimer’s in older citizens. Dr. Brian Balin, a professor of Biomedical...

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Coffee May Reduce Risk Of Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It is one of the most widely quoted studies related to coffee consumption. Researchers found that 3 to 5 cups of coffee each day reduced the...

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Heart Health May Be Predictor Of Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – As we conduct more research on dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease, it is becoming increasingly apparent that cardiovascular disease can...

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Early Onset Alzheimer’s Relatively Uncommon

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – There are many people who think that they have Alzheimers because they can’t remember a name or where they last left the keys, but occasional...

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Testing And Treating Dementia

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It is called a “clinical cognitive evaluation” – a simple test – done by neurologists, psychiatrists and family doctors – to diagnose either...

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Diet May Impact Risk For Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – I am often asked the question “can our diet have an impact on whether we develop Alzheimer’s or other forms of demetia?” The answer is a...

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Benefits Of Mediterranean Diet Go Beyond Weight Control

KYW’s Medical Reports Sponsored By Independence Blue Cross By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – I have talked about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet on many occasions....

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Mediterranean Diet Has Smorgasbord Of Benefits

KYW Medical Report Sponsored By Independence Blue Cross By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Mediterranean Diet is modeled after those who live on the Mediterranean who are...

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Health: New Developments In Alzheimer’s Research

By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It is one of the most dreaded diseases of older age: Alzheimer’s.  Researchers have a good understanding of what causes this most extreme form of dementia, and...

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Walk To End Alzheimer’s Held At Citizens Bank Park

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s took place at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday morning. Among the thousands of participants were those who struggled while caring for their loved...

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Drinking Alcohol In Moderation May Lower Risk Of Death In Early Alzheimer’s

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A new study looks at drinking alcohol and the early stages of Alzheimer’s. According to researchers in Denmark, moderate drinking may be associated with a lower risk of death among...

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Uproar Over Report That Will Ferrell Will Play President Reagan

By Lisa Respers France PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — Will Ferrell is well-known for his George W. Bush impersonation, but reports that he will play another president have riled some people. According to...

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Rowan Led Research Team Develops Highly Accurate Blood Test For Alzheimer’s...

GLASSBORO, N.J. (CBS) — Early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease may be more possible than ever thanks to a group of researchers from Rowan University. The team of researchers was led by Dr. Robert...

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Virtual Tour Helps Give Insight Into Dementia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Millions of families are living with the devastation of dementia. This weekend there’s a walk to end Alzheimer’s. And there was a special virtual tour to help people understand...

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Lack Of Sleep Speeds Up Alzheimer’s Disease, Research Shows

Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook  | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New research shows that sleep deprivation can speed up the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The Washington University School of Medicine in St....

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