We’re all forgetful from time to time. However if it’s happening on a more frequent basis it could be due to a health problem, and it’s not necessarily alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It could perhaps be one of these 6 health conditions that have been known to cause memory loss.
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Today, September 21, 2016 marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to raise awareness of the most prevalent type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease impairs mental functioning due to the progressive degeneration of the brain. The disease has no cure and no lasting treatment, and results in symptoms that typically include loss of speech, memory, problem-solving, and thinking abilities. More than 5 […]
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Current numbers estimate that more than 5-million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer’s, with the vast majority older than 65. Here are 8 promising breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research.
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Alzheimer’s disease is not the only condition that affects brain functionality. In fact, Harvard researchers point out that more than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It’s a potentially dangerous mixup that can be avoided by knowing more about these other conditions.
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Several new studies show that physical exercise can help Alzheimer’s patients live better with their disease. The studies, which were carried out separately but all presented at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington, D.C., had very similar results. The first study was carried out by Dr. Steen Hasselbach and a team of researchers […]
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A new drug may completely change the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Early tests show the drug, Solanezumab, could cut the progression of dementia by one-third. Solanezumab is produced by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. It’s designed to attack the deformed proteins that build up in the brain as Alzheimer’s disease progresses. Most Alzheimer’s drugs on the […]
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