Archive of 2006 Articles
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JANUARY
Physical activity, diet help patients avoid dementia in later life -- Don't count on drugs and supplements, experts say
Jan. 24, 2006, The Medical Post
Alzheimer's Disease -- 10 Warning Signs
January 2006, 50Plus.com
Finding out if it is Alzheimer's Disease
January 2006, 50Plus.com
FEBRUARY
Mental stimulation reduces dementia risk
Feb. 21, 2006, The Medical Post
Jog your way to a healthier heart -- and brain: What keeps your heart strong may also keep your mind sharp, researchers suggest
Feb. 21, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Illness begets illness -- Health of spouses linked
Feb. 17, 2006, National Post
Hormone therapy for menopause given green light
Feb. 8. 2006, The Globe and Mail
Respecting Individual Choice Through Advance Directives
February 2006, The Canadian Review of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
MARCH
Launching mission of compassion -- Here's what to watch for: Alzheimer's disease awareness program
March 17, 2006, National Post
Human drug trials' safety questioned after deadly reactions
March 17, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Eleven patients die in Eisai drug trial
March 16, 2006, Reuters.com
'Sleeper cells' blamed for crippling strokes -- Implications for ageing Baby Boomers
March 7, 2006, National Post
Alzheimer's blood test a B.C. world first --
Vancouver scientist's breakthrough can also detect Parkinson's and mad-cow
March 6, 2006, The Vancouver Sun
APRIL
U of T hopes to switch off Alzheimer's --
Team finds protein
April 27, 2006, National Post
Alzheimer's treatment is all in your head -- Chemical in brain blocks disease
April 27, 2006, Toronto Star
When Alzheimer's comes early
April 24, 2006, Medical Post
B.C. gives $15-million for Alzheimer's research
April 19, 2006, The Globe and Mail
A different take on Alzheimer's
April 2006, Canadian Living
MAY
Flower power in Wales -- Daffoddiles are being grown in a special place to produce a drug to help Alzheimer's sufferers
May 27, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Limp handshake may be first sign you're losing more than your grip
May 27, 2006, National Post
'One of the great journalists of the day'
May 15, 2006, The Globe and Mail
A proud spirit that never looked back -- Governor-General Michaëlle Jean draws strength from both her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, and her daughter, who offers support
May 13, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Test may help differentiate dementia types
May 10, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Alzheimer's linked to aluminum spill 18 years ago -- Autopsy of 58-year-old woman with rare form of disease showed no evidence of typical mutations
Social network helps ward off effects of Alzheimer's
May 9, 2006, Medical Post
Alzheimer's patients to test diabetes drug -- and theory linking 2 illnesses
May 3, 2006, The Canadian Press
Treatment can make a difference in advanced Alzheimer's
May 2, 2006, Medical Post
JUNE
A race for the Alzheimer's solution
Second Quarter 2006, Volume 8, Issue 2, Stride
Solutions for living with Alzheimer's
June 2006, Family Caregiver
7 ways to cut your risk of Alzheimer's disease
June 30, 2006, homemakers.com
B vitamins get an F in study on memory
June 29, 2006, The Globe and Mail
‘Senior moments' may be Alzheimer's after all
June 27, 2006, The Globe and Mail
LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- Alzheimer's strategy in place in Saskatchewan
June 17, 2006, The Leader-Post
EDITORIAL -- Alzheimer's: The emerging challenge
June 16, 2006, The Toronto Star
Canadian discovery stops Alzheimer's in mice
June 13, 2006, The Globe and Mail
New drug may halt Alzheimer's progression
June 13, 2006, National Post
New drug offers hope against Alzheimer's -- AZD-103 found by U of T researchers Shown to reverse some damage from disease
June 13, 2006, The Toronto Star
Clement cool to national Alzheimer's strategy
June 7, 2006, The Sudbury Star
Alzheimer's 'looming threat' to Canada -- Afflicted will double in numbers by 2026, documents predict
June 5, 2006, The Ottawa Citizen
Activists urge federal action on 'looming' Alzheimer's threat
June 5, 2006, National Post
JULY
Skin patch on way to help fight Alzheimer's
July 19, 2006, globeandmail.com
Diabetes may be linked to Alzheimer's: studies
July 17, 2006, CTV.ca
Researchers solve genetic puzzle
July 17, 2006, globeandmail.com
Canada-U.S. research team finds gene related to common form of dementia
July 16, 2006, CBC News Online
Spinal fluid protein could predict Alzheimer's
July 10, 2006, CBC News Online
AUGUST
When mom and dad grow old
Aug. 2006, Reader's Digest Canada
Juice may help reduce Alzheimer's risk
Aug. 31, 2006, CBC News Online
Lives Lived:
Barbara Neil
Aug. 31, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Stroke, dementia experts agree on testing standards
Aug. 29, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Bad for the brain
Aug. 25, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Diabetes research could aid in Alzheimer's fight
Aug. 25, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Brain power
Aug. 18, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Mid-life obesity a predictor of later dementia
Aug. 16, 2006, macleans.ca
Are my memory lapses a sign of Alzheimer's?
Aug. 8, 2006, globeandmail.com
SEPTEMBER
The anniversary waltz
Volume 8, Issue 2, Solutions
Fighting Alzheimer's outside the doctor's office
Sept. 30, 2006, The National Post
Brain research requires rethinking
Sept. 28, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Transition teams up with Elan to develop Alzheimer's drug
Sept. 28, 2006, The Globe and Mail
New technique might help diagnose Alzheimer's disease
Sept. 26, 2006, CBC News Online
Raise a glass to douse Alzheimer's
Sept. 25, 2006, Canada.com
Protein study sheds light on Alzheimer's
Sept. 22, 2006, The Toronto Star
Alzheimer's research focuses on slowing disease
Sept. 21, 2006, CBC News Online
Reviewing seniors' ability to drive an emotional but necessary exercise
Sept. 19, 2006, The Medical Post
Undiagnosed patients hold Alzheimer's clues
Sept. 12, 2006, The Medical Post
Drivers with dementia reluctant to hang up keys
Sept. 11, 2006, CBC News Online
Adjunctive leuprolide acetate may help women with Alzheimer's disease
Sept. 1, 2006, The Medical Post
OCTOBER
Solving the Alzheimer’s Puzzle
Oct. 2006, Reader's Digest Canada
The Insidious Fog: A Journey Into Alzheimer's
Oct. 2006, Ottawa Citizen
Test may flag Alzheimer's
Oct. 31, 2006, The Globe and Mail
Patients, caregivers connecting with self-help Internet start-ups
Oct. 30, 2006, globeandmail.com
Smoking pot may help lower risk of Alzheimer's
Oct. 19, 2006, globeandmail.com
Anti-psychotic drugs, Alzheimer's a dangerous mix, study shows
Oct. 11, 2006, globeandmail.com
Side-effects outweigh benefits of antipsychotics for Alzheimer's: study
Oct. 11, 2006, CBC News Online
Appeals over Alzheimer's drugs rejected
Oct. 11, 2006, Reuters
Mediterranean diet may aid in preventing Alzheimer's: research
Oct. 10, 2006, National Post
Smoking dope may stymie Alzheimer's: Researchers
Oct. 6, 2006, The Toronto Star
Weight loss may signal Alzheimer's
Oct. 3, 2006, The Medical Post
Grey matter decline linked to cognitive complaints
Oct. 3, 2006, The Medical Post
NOVEMBER
On brink of Alzheimer’s breakthrough
Nov. 17, 2006, The Toronto Star
Food for thought: The latest studies on diet and cognitive function
Nov. 14, 2006, The National Post
The AZD of fighting Alzheimer's
Nov. 10, 2006, The National Post
Mom was right about those veggies
Nov. 1, 2006, The Globe and Mail
DECEMBER
Mediterranean diet may cut Alzheimer's risk
Dec. 19, 2006, Maclean's
Fighting for your memory
Dec. 19, 2006, globeandmail.com
Use it or lose it!
Dec. 16, 2006, The National Post
Scientists find possible fingerprint of Alzheimer's in spinal fluid
Dec. 12, 2006, globeandmail.com
Puss addled? Could be Alzheimer's
Dec. 8, 2006, Globe and Mail
Australia lifts ban on cloning human embryos for stem cell research
Dec. 6, 2006, Canada.com
Caregiver counselling keeps Alzheimer's patients at home
Dec. 1, 2006, Maclean's
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