UK scientists have developed a drug which may halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Trials of the drug, known as Rember, in 321 patients showed an 81% difference in rate of mental decline compared with those not taking the treatment. Alzheimer's experts were optimistic about the results, but said larger trials were now needed.
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A previous study in US suggests that being physically fit could hold back the advance of Alzheimer's disease.
Their study, published in the journal Neurology, looked at 121 people aged over 60, around half of them in the early stages of the disease.
Those with Alzheimer's who were less fit had four times more signs of brain shrinkage than those who were fit.
The Alzheimer's Research Trust said other research showed exercise reduced the risk of dementia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7505091.stm
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