alzheimer's disease

Unfortunately, the cause of epilepsy is rarely known. There are, however, a number of risk factors that can increase a person’s likelihood of developing it, such as these seven.

While there are treatments that can slow down the progression, there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, and it tends to follow a particular pattern from initial symptoms to the end result. Here’s a closer look at the 7 steps to expect if you’re caring for someone with the disease.

While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60- to 80-percent of cases, there are several other primary types of dementia—including these nine.

The last time your doctor sent you for a blood test it was likely to rule out a nutrient or hormonal deficiency or to diagnose high cholesterol. What you might not know is that a simple blood test can also reveal and even predict certain health issues.