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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…

We’re all familiar with Alzheimer’s disease — it’s the disease that robs us of our loved ones and robs the ones we love of their experiences. But did you know that there are seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease? By knowing the stages and the signs, we can help our…

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…

There are many reasons to stay physically active when you have Alzheimer’s disease. Physical activity can be anything that gets you out and about, including gardening, walking the dog, swimming or taking an exercise class. Here are some of the reasons you should participate in regular physical activity according to the…