Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour. It’s important to understand what […]
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Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk genes that affect the body in a way that increases the chance someone will develop the disease. In Alzheimer’s disease, genetic mutations in any of three specific genes can cause the disease, […]
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The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies. In July 2022, Science magazine reported that a key 2006 research paper, published in the prestigious journal Nature, which identified a subtype of brain protein called beta-amyloid as the cause of Alzheimer’s, […]
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Though it’s common to occasionally misplace items or forget the name of an acquaintance as we grow older, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Here’s everything you need to know about vascular dementia.
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While forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, it can sometimes also be an early warning sign of mild cognitive impairment. Here’s what you need to know including the possible warning signs, causes, and treatment options.
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Todos nós somos esquecidos às vezes, independentemente da nossa idade e saúde mental. No entanto, à medida que envelhecemos, nosso risco de demência aumenta e, aos 85 anos, quase 35% das pessoas em sua faixa etária serão afetadas por esse distúrbio degenerativo (demência) que causa gradualmente e piora a perda de memória e habilidades mentais. […]
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