Alzheimer's

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 most people with Huntington’s disease develop signs and symptoms in their 30s or 40s, it’s possible for it to develop much earlier or later in a person’s life.

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.

In the United States, Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people aged 65 and older. Despite how common it is, scientists have yet to discover what causes the development and spread of plaques and damaged connections among brain cells, leading to symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and trouble recognizing family and friends. Fortunately, research […]