Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect memory, thinking and everyday life. While some risk factors—like age and family history—cannot be changed, others can. One important and treatable risk factor is obstructive sleep apnea.
Amyloid is an aggregation of a protein called beta-amyloid that accumulates in the brain of older adults. It's one of the hallmark brain changes in Alzheimer's disease.
In recent years, you may have heard of Alzheimer’s disease being referred to as Type 3 diabetes. So, is Alzheimer’s a form of diabetes, and what exactly does this mean?
Question: What is the difference between forgetfulness, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Answered by Daniel Murman, MD, Nebraska Medicine neurologist.
We may not be able to stop the aging process, but we can age better. Recent studies are now showing that physical activity and cognitive functioning are interconnected.
A recent study using electronic health records of more than 6 million Americans suggests that adults over 65 with a history of COVID-19 have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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