Lifestyle, genetics and age all play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But environmental factors like air pollution may play…
The exact causes behind dementia are varied and at times unclear. We know that genetic factors — like carrying the APOE4 gene — can…
There are countless factors that may contribute to the risk of developing dementia, from genetics to blood pressure levels. Now, it turns out that…
Scientists identified new genes that impact the brain’s immune cells and may contribute to the risk of developing early-onset or late-onset Alzheimer’s. The brain’s…
Could epileptic seizures be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study has found that patients with dementia have an increased risk of having…
We’ve all looked for our sunglasses only to discover they’re sitting on top of our head or turned off the stove before leaving the…
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report reveals that one in 10 Americans age 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers look…
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