Shunt May Slow Alzheimer's Disease Progression
Stanford surgeon Dr Gerald Silverberg reports a pilot study in Neurology showing 12 Alzheimer's patients with brain shunts remained stable after a year while 11 received standard care. The shunts drain toxins from cerebrospinal fluid, lowered toxic peptide levels, and families say patients stayed at home longer. An expanded trial across 25 sites aims to confirm if this therapy can alter disease course.
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Dustin Hoffman defies sound bite culture in lengthy interview
Hollywood icon Dustin Hoffman, 65, defends his talkative style during a long weekend of interviews promoting Confidence. He recalls delivering his best quip on a one way street and criticizes the era of brief quotable sound bites while detailing his career shift from stage to screen and his focus on working with preferred directors and actors.
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Social Security FAQs Explain Taxes and Benefits
This column from the Social Security Administration answers common questions about paying Social Security taxes for a new auto repair business, maximum benefits when married, early retirement at 62, survivor and widow benefits, and where to get official guidance by calling the toll free line or visiting the SSA site.
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Dear Abby: Perfectionism harms family life
Dear Abby responds to letters from Tina in Tennessee and a reader from Garland Texas about compulsive cleaning and perfectionism. The advice urges self change over blaming others, setting sane boundaries, and choosing battles, while praising small positives and fostering family relationships.
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