Causes of Alzheimer's

Although research has provided insights into what causes Alzheimer's Disease, the disease still is not completely understood. Stay up-to-date on the latest research on the causes of Alzheimer's Disease.

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How Memory Loss Happens: Understanding Alzheimer's
To understand why patients with Alzheimer's disease lose their memory, it's helpful to know how the brain creates memories.
5 Causes of Alzheimer's Outbursts
What causes outbursts in people with Alzheimer's and dementia? Here are 5 causes for Alzheimer's outbursts and how caregivers can manage and prevent behavior issues.

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Shrinking Brains and Alzheimer's: The Price for a Long Life?
Humans have large brains, but they shrink over time--including in areas associated with Alzheimer's Disease. a new study shows. The same isn't true of our closest primate relatives, chimpanzees. Could that shrinkage be the price we pay for a long life?
Traumatic Brain Injury Could Increase Dementia Risk
Traumatic brain injury can possibly increase the risk of dementia, according to two new studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Paris. The studies looked at older veterans and retired professional athletes who were more likely to suffer blows to the head than the general population.
Diabetes Puts Elderly at Greater Risk for Alzheimer's and Dementia
Connection discovered between dementia risk and diabetes. As many as one-quarter of Americans over the age of 60 could have a significantly increased risk for Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
Stress Speeds Up Brain Changes Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Recent research suggests that exposure to chronic stress can accelerate the formation of brain plaque bundles associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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