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Marathon Running and Risk Of Cardiac Arrest

A new study that analyzes 10 years of data finds that contrary to what many people may believe, taking part in marathons and half-marathons is not linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest compared to other forms of athletics… … Continue reading

Vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid or beta carotene can prevent Alzheimer's disease

Omega-3 fatty acids The NIH panel concluded there is somewhat stronger data — but not definitive evidence — that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent cognitive decline.

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Complications of Alzheimer's disease

Memory loss, impaired judgment and other cognitive changes caused by Alzheimer’s can complicate treatment for other health conditions. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may not be able to:

Communicate that … Continue reading

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are medications that can help control its symptoms and manage agitation, depression, or psychotic symptoms (hallucinations or delusions) that may … Continue reading

Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia is a progressive deterioration of intellectual functions due to a brain disease, organ failure or malfunction, drug toxicity or other causes. In western countries, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for about half … Continue reading

Stages of Alzheimer's disease

In clinical practice, Alzheimer’s disease can have three stages. Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t affect every person the same way, but symptoms normally progress in these stages.

Stage 1 (Mild): This stage … Continue reading

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

Some common early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include:

confusion disturbances in short-term memory problems with attention and spatial orientation changes in personality language difficulties unexplained mood swings.

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Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a complex disorder, for which there is currently no known prevention or cure. Some research has generated hope that one day it might be possible to slow … Continue reading

Genetic risk factors (heredity) of Alzheimer's disease

Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD) or early-onset Alzheimer’s is an inherited and rare. It affects less than 10 percent of Alzheimer’s disease patients. Familial Alzheimer’s disease develops before age 65, in … Continue reading

Risk Factors of Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists have identified factors that appear to play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, but no definitive causes have been found for this complex disorder.

Known Risk Factors … Continue reading