alzheimer's disease

Let’s get to know the specifics of this disorder by exploring these five facts about NPH—including causes, symptoms and available treatment options.

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 there is no cure for this disease, there are many myths floating around out there that aren’t based in medical reality. Knowing the facts can help you prepare a loved one and yourself for what’s to come. Here are six common myths about Alzheimer’s.

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.

Brain atrophy is a wasting away of brain cells, or more accurately, the loss of brain neurons and the connections between them that are essential for functioning properly. This can result in communication difficulties, loss of muscle strength, seizures, and even more advanced problems such as dementia. There are a number of factors that can […]