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'Senior moments' are not necessarily part of aging process, study finds

September 17, 2010

Those momentary memory lapses that typically accompany aging may not be so normal after all. A new study links common forgetfulness in old age to strokes and Alzheimer's disease.
 

Scientists uncover possible root cause of Alzheimer's, could yield new treatment options

September 04, 2009

A recent scientific discovery could lead to an entirely new class of drugs to treat the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease, according to recent reports.