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Research

Study Links Antioxidant Flavonol With Lower Risk of Alzheimer鈥檚

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Heart Health

South Asian-Americans at Higher Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

Poor diet habits, lack of exercise contribute to higher risk for South Asians

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Brain Health & Conditions

A Way to Withstand Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Is in Sight

The director of the Rush Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Center envisions a solution to the disease

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Research

$35 Million in NIH Funding Launches Health Research Accelerator

Rush is helping lead a new health research accelerator that has launched in the Chicago area with nearly $35 million in funding from the NIH.

Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Alzheimer's Researcher David Bennett, MD

Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center Director David Bennett, MD, on the search for treatment options for Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Brain Health & Conditions

MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

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Brain Health & Conditions

High-Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson鈥檚 Progression

High-intensity exercise three times a week decreases worsening of the disease鈥檚 symptoms

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Brain Health & Conditions

Genes Associated With Resilience Against Brain Pathology Identified

Rush researchers have discovered two genes that are associated with aging individuals having better memory and brain function

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Brain Health & Conditions

New Gene Discovered Associated With Tau Pathology

Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease

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Brain Health & Conditions

Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer鈥檚

This finding could help researchers to understand the cause of memory loss