Young-onset Alzheimer’s disease is the term used to class anyone under the age of 65 who suffers from the condition. While it’s very rare for people under the age of 65 to develop Alzheimer’s, it isn’t unheard of. Potential Alzheimer’s treatment in phase 3 clinical trials gets boost from the…
At this very moment, science is competing in a race to understand the root biological changes which provoke the host of symptoms we call Alzheimer’s disease. With this race well underway, there have been a variety of collateral findings—strange, wacky, preventative treatments showing really positive effects. Some are just great lifestyle…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that makes a person lose their cognitive abilities, altering daily functioning and leading to various levels of physical and emotional stress. Alzheimer’s was first discovered by German doctor, Alois Alzheimer in 1907. Since then, science and medical advances have enabled doctors to explore…
Living with a chronic illness like Alzheimer’s disease can bring a lot of stress and anxiety but as with all illnesses, stress can make symptoms worse and negatively impact overall health. It’s impossible to completely avoid it, but there are ways to better manage stressful situations, help to offset the effects, and improve quality of life. We’ve…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that makes a person lose their cognitive abilities, altering daily functioning and leading to various levels of physical and emotional stress. Following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a lot will go through your mind. You’ll need some time to sort through your thoughts. But you’ll soon need…
A restaurateur from Hollywood, Florida has decided to mix fine dining with brain health in a bid to teach diners more about using food to improve overall wellness and to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This isn’t as surprising when you learn he’s also a practicing neurologist. Discover how Alzheimer’s disease affects the…
It’s long been thought that diet may play a role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but now a new study group is aiming to determine if there is a direct link between what we eat and the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Mediterranean diet seen to protect aging brains but for…
According to prevention.com, nine factors have been identified that could help minimize the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease later in life: Being very overweight, particularly when you’re middle-aged, is a risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Keeping your weight at a healthy level will decrease your risk. Researchers are…
In this very interesting Vsauce video, host Michael explains that before the past was recorded in written form, people relied on older people and their memory for accounts of history, noting that the memories of older people are just as valid and important today as they were in pre-writing…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that makes a person lose their cognitive abilities, altering daily functioning and leading to various levels of physical and emotional stress. Following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a lot of things can go through your mind. You’ll need some time to sort through your thoughts. After your mind…
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