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Researchers are prescribing exercise as if it were a drug in a study that aims to see if it can prevent Alzheimer's disease. "We are testing if exercise is medicine for people with a mild memory problem," says Laura Baker, principal investigator of the nationwide EXERT study and associate director...

Some helpful tips for patients and family members, alerting them to what they can expect and what they can do to recognize and prevent complications. Click Here for more information......

June is national Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. About 5.8 million Americans now have the disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. That number will climb to at least 13.8 million by...

Trying to figure out what months are allergy season can also feel like something of a trick question. https://www.health.com/allergy/when-is-allergy-season...

Contrast agents are chemical compounds that doctors use to improve the quality of an imaging test. Click here for more information....

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime. Click here for more information....

Clogged heart arteries are still the number-one cause of death in the United States. Click here for more information....

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurocognitive disorder that becomes worse over time. It involves a gradual loss of memory, as well as changes in behavior, thinking, and language skills. Click here for more information....

Our very own Dr. Miriam Levy along with leading genetics researcher, Dr. Kenneth Offit, will discuss the risks of cancers affecting the Jewish community, new options for genetic testing and medical management. You will also hear from writer, Letty Cottin, and Dr. Michael Bergstein about their...