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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’s Disease Is in Sight

The director of the Rush Alzheimer’s 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.
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Alzheimer’s 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.
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’s Progression

High-intensity exercise three times a week decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms
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Brain Health & Conditions

The MIND Diet

Can the MIND Diet reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease?
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
Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer’s

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