Recent medical developments: articles on this topic

Recently in the news…

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Gingko biloba not helpful in preventing cognitive decline

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/herbal-memory-aid-a-dud-20100202-naiw.html

Fatty foods linked to Alzheimer’s
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/04/2676540.htm?site=perth

Does brain training really work?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8237945.stm

It is not so much about the brain training program you choose, but rather than general stimulation you engage in, regardless of the source
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7912379.stm

Staying Sharp: Can you prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1147142,00.html

Memory and exercise
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/09/03/2353939.htm

Reducing your risk of dementia by exercising
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/521660

Reducing your risk of dementia by doing crosswords
http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2008/03/05/1965056.htm

New medication for Alzheimer’s disease
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/30/2318295.htm