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Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that shares similarities to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In this video from the Alzheimer’s Society, we find out more about the condition and how it affects those who live with it. MORE: …

This short informative video from the Alzheimer’s Society gives a brief overview of how the brain works and some of its functions. It explains that the brain is the most complex organ in our body and is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that are…

This video from the Alzheimer’s Society explains that Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It occurs when abnormal deposits of plaque and tangles — made up of two key proteins, amyloid and tau — occur in the brain. MORE: Six known risk factors for Alzheimer’s…

This video from AP Digital Products takes viewers on a 360º virtual reality tour of the brain. The film shows how neurons are linked by thousands of pathways in the brain that control thought, emotions, memory and movement. It then explores the changes in the brain which lead…

Signs are appearing outside restrooms in the United Kingdom to advise members of the public that not all disabilities are visible. MORE: Ten early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease that might surprise you. According to a report from the BBC, the signs are being posted to help those who have…

This video from the U.K.’s Alzheimer’s Society shows that dementia doesn’t discriminate when it comes to race, religion, class, social preferences, or taste. It asks that the public join together to unite against dementia. MORE: How light therapy can help Alzheimer’s disease patients. As the population ages,…

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that mainly strikes older people, although it can occasionally strike people in their 40s and 50s. While no one cause has been determined, researchers have identified certain factors which may put people at a higher risk of developing the disease. According to the…

In this BBC video, medical professionals discuss a clinical trial that’s studying early-onset Alzheimer’s patients who have a genetic predisposition to the disease. Researchers are hoping to find ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease before memory problems and other symptoms associated with the disease are presented. MORE: Top…

This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: A study determines the link between depression and Alzheimer’s disease.  Dr. Patricia Deldin from the University of Michigan Depression Center explains exactly what depression is and what it isn’t. Deldin shares that depression is an…

In this Breakfast Television video, Stella Aquisto talks about the use of light therapy to treat Alzheimer’s disease patients. MORE: Find out about the use of music therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.  Aquisto explains a 12-week study that showed Alzheimer’s patients who underwent light therapy…