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Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease
When people think about alternative treatments for dementia—particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD)—invariably the one that comes to mind is the herb (which is actually a leaf from a tree) called Ginkgo biloba. Numerous studies of ginkgo have been c...
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Causes
While a great deal of progress has been made in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research, the exact cause or causes (etiology) still eludes researchers. However, many scientists believe that a build-up of two abnormal structures in the brain play an inte...
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
At one time in the not-so-distant past, the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was post-mortem—after the person had died and an autopsy of the brain was performed. Thankfully today, an experienced physician can be reasonabl...
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Doctors
If you (or someone you love) are concerned about changes in memory and thinking or changes in senses, behavior, or mood, start by contacting your primary care doctor. Although your doctor may not specialize in cognition problems, he or she can con...
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Drugs
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there are currently four medications approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to help ease AD symptoms. These include Donepezil, Galantamine, Memantine, and Rivastigmine. However, thei...
May 10 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
cognitive training; antioxidants (e.g., Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene) omega-3 fatty acids; DHA supplementation; hormones, type-2 diabetes treatments (insulin seems to play a role in AD) exercise; cardiovascular treatments.
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors
When it comes to AD and risk factors, you need to understand the difference between correlation and causation. For example, diabetes is one of the risk factors for developing AD is diabetes. This does not mean that diabetes causes AD, and not all ...
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) often occurs in three stages: mild, moderate, and severe. The symptoms tend to be cumulative and worsen over time.
May 11 2011
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Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
It is becoming increasingly clear that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a seriously complex—and in many ways highly personalized—disease and that a one-size-fits-all solution to prevent, treat, or potentially cure it is unlikely. Instead, scientists be...
May 11 2011
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Complications of Alzheimer's Disease
The most common cause of death for people with AD is aspiration pneumonia. This develops when a person does not swallow right. Food or liquid goes down the trachea (windpipe) instead of the esophagus (food pipe). This can cause blockage, damage, ...
May 11 2011
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