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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness impacting nearly 6 million Americans and 24 million people globally. Understanding whether someone has Alzheimer’s is entirely dependent on a doctor’s diagnosis. To help people identify potential symptoms, the CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative has outlined 10 warnings signs to monitor. 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease – CDC’s Healthy … Read More “Alzheimer’s Disease: The 10 Warning Signs” »
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness impacting nearly 6 million Americans and 24 million people globally. Is Alzheimer’s genetic? There is no exact gene that is responsible for Alzheimer’s disease that is known about yet. It’s likely, however, that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. It’s true … Read More “Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Genetic?” »
What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness. Among the various types of dementias, Alzheimer’s is the most common. Alzheimer’s disease impacts the parts of the brain that control for thought, memory, and language. The disease tends to be progressive with most people – it will start with mild symptoms (slight forgetfulness) and … Read More “Alzheimer’s Disease: The Most Common Form of Dementia” »