Alzheimers

A study conducted in 2006 by Professor Rachel Doody MD and others has sparked much debate about the possibility of treating Alzheimer's disease with antihistamines. Although the results of the...

Scientists discover more benefits of various spices and herbs each day. Turmeric demonstrates promise in helping people ward off Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease destroys people's mind...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) or senile dementia of the Alzheimer type (SDAT) is the most common form of dementia, for which currently there is no cure. Alzheimer's disease is prevalent in older...

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that primarily affects elderly people. The brain of an Alzheimer's patient is characterized by an accumulation of plaques containing beta-amyloid protein....

About 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Neuritic plaques are one of the signs and causes of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease results in dementia--the loss of a person's social and intellectual abilities. More than half of all people older than the age of 85 have Alzheimer's. It is no wonder that...

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that was first described in 1906 by a physician named Alois Alzheimer, according to alz.org. Alzheimer's disease kills brain cells, causing cognitive...

Amyloidisis is a disorder caused by an abnormal build up of the protein called amyloid, which is produced by cells in the bone marrow. An abnormal amyloid buildup can affect tissues and different...

There is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, but certain foods and supplements may help reduce the symptoms of this degenerative brain disease that impedes cognition, memory and social interaction.

Scientists learn more about the health benefits of various spices and herbs every day. Turmeric shows promise in helping people stave off Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease robs people of...

The medical community has long believed there is a stroke/head injury connection to Alzheimer's Disease (AD). However, scientists didn't know exactly "why" that was the case. Without a surefire...

The causes of Alzheimer's disease are not yet well understood, especially as the disease seems to have a number of disparate roots. However, a number of genetic problems have been shown to...

Alzheimer's disease is a frightening condition in which brain cells can no longer communicate effectively with each other and, in some cases, with other parts of the body. Over time, it can lead...

Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that is caused by protein misfolding. Some forms of it are hereditary, though in other cases it is not understood what initiates the disease.

Forgetting where you put your car keys is one thing, the saying goes, but forgetting what the keys are for is a sign of Alzheimer's. A MetLife Foundation survey in 2006 found that seniors fear...

Alzheimer's disease is currently the most common form of dementia to affect the elderly. It most often affects men and women over the age of 65, though the rarer version known as early onset...