1. Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk - US News and World Report
TUESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- High or low levels of the hormone thyrotropin may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women. Thyrotropin affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels.

2. New research is helping Alzheimer's patients cope-and hope - US News and World Report
Calming effect. Fortunately, there have been some real advances in the treatment of agitation, depression, and other symptoms in people with dementia. Doctors have tried using traditional antipsychotics, but they have unpleasant side effects like he...

3. Alzheimer's disease : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The older you get, the greater your risk of developing AD, although it is not a part of normal aging. Family history is another common risk factor. In addition to age and family history, risk factors for AD may include: Longstanding high blood pre...• Reviewer: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy & Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Alzheimer's disease  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is a progressive, incurable disease of the brain caused by the degeneration and eventual death of neurons (nerve cells) in several areas of the brain.• Author: Rebecca J. Frey Ph.D.