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April 10, 2018

New biological research framework for Alzheimer's seeks to spur discovery

March 29, 2018

Disrupted sleep-wake cycle might be measure for preclinical Alzheimer’s

March 15, 2018

Complexities, combinations of age-related brain conditions are challenge to combating cognitive decline

March 12, 2018

Blood, brain metabolites could be earlier biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

Get the facts about Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and caregiving.

Video: How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain

This 4-minute video shows how Alzheimer’s affects the human brain and looks at promising ideas to treat and prevent the disease.

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Find out how the Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center can help you with answers and resources.

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