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Increased blood flow during sleep tied to critical brain function

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Some neurons target tiny cerebral blood vessel dilation

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Insomnia, sleeping less than six hours may increase risk of cognitive impairment

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The Medical Minute: How to support people with dementia

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The Medical Minute: Take steps to slow Alzheimer's disease

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Learning to ask older adults better questions about their memory

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Forgetting details, getting the gist may prompt false memories in older adults

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Digital training program reduces risk of dementia among older adults

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Filling gaps in dementia research could help patients, family

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Dysphagia expert joins Penn State faculty

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The Medical Minute: Rate of Alzheimer’s deaths on the rise

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Role of family caregivers in helping older adults recover from hospital stays

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IT staff donate iPods to boost memory, spirits at senior living community

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Cleveland researcher to offer tips for dementia patients and caregivers

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Berks' Marietta Scanlon making the most of Lehigh Valley LaunchBox grant

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