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What’s the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Dementia describes symptoms like memory loss in multiple diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form. Here are the key ...
This Unexpected Symptom Could Be an Early Sign of Dementia
While memory loss and cognitive decline are the well-known signs of dementia, this early sensory symptom could show up years ...
Alcohol Addiction Can Trigger Onset of Alzheimer's, Study Reveals
The onset of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can occur and worsen faster in people that also have an alcohol use disorder ...
Opinion: Too many older Americans are getting tested for Alzheimer’s
An 80-something patient came in for an annual visit recently and was worried that recent memory lapses might be symptoms of ...
Robin Williams Had Lewy Body Dementia — Now, a New Documentary Explores Its Heartbreaking Impact on Caretakers (Exclusive)
The documentary 'Facing the Wind' shows the devastating effects of Lewy Body Dementia, both on the patients and those who ...
Red flag signs of common sleep disorder that 'raises risk of dementia'
This relatively common condition has also been linked to an increased risk of heart problems. Around 10 million people in the ...
Early Alzheimer’s Damage Found To Happen Quietly, Long Before Symptoms Appear
A brain mapping study funded by the NIH reveals which cell types may be the first to be affected. New research funded by the ...
Healthier Together: New Alzheimer’s disease warning signs to look out for
A breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease may have been made in Seattle. Researchers at the Allen Institute ...
Decoding Dementia: the surprising symptom you may be able to notice in the shower
Dementia, affecting millions globally, is a syndrome characterized by cognitive decline, impacting memory, thinking, and ...
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10 healthy brain habits to consider for Alzheimer’s disease awareness month
Let’s begin with some definitions. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease caused by complex brain changes ...
Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp
Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active ...
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes Defy Standard Patterns, Study Finds
A new study finds that brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease varies greatly among individuals, with distinct patterns rather than a uniform progression. These findings may pave the way for ...