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10:00Alzheimer's Disease

An experimental new treatment holds some promise for slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and other new research suggests that getting a variety of exercise may give you a better chance of warding off dementia. Diane and her guests talk about the latest findings.

Guests

Dr. Marcelle Morrison-Bogorad, associate director of the neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging program at the National Institute on Aging

Stephen McConnell, senior vice president for advocacy and public policy at the Alzheimer's Association

Dr. Paul Aisen, professor in the departments of neurology and medicine at the Georgetown University Medical Center

11:00Victor Rivas Rivers: "A Private Family Matter" (Atria)

Victor Rivas Rivers has appeared in over 24 films, often playing tough guys. Now he's become the nation's leading male voice on the issue of domestic violence. He describes growing up with an abusive father and why violence against women and children should be everyone's issue.

Guests

Victor Rivas Rivers, author, actor, former Miami Dophins football player, and national spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence.

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