Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Health Tip: There's No Cure for Alzheimer's
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(HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer''s disease is a brain disorder that, over time, seriously impairs a person''s ability to carry out daily activities. It is a form of dementia, whose symptoms include memory loss and changes in personality, mood and behavior. It is not known exactly what causes Alzheimer''s, but researchers believe it develops because of a complex series of events that happen in the brain over a long period of time. The U.S. National Institute on Aging says the most common form of Alzheimer''s is late-onset disease, which occurs after age 65. Drugs such as donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), or galantamine (Razadyne) can help improve symptoms of the disease, but cannot stop it entirely.
Last Updated: Feb. 9, 2006 |