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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder with no known cause or cure. It is presently thought to be genetic.
There are, however, things that increase the risk of getting it. Some are controllable, some are not.
Controllable Risk Factors- Obesity increases risk
- High insulin levels increases risk.
- Brain exercise decreases risk, including reading, games, playing instruments, and dancing.
- People with Down syndrome get Alzheimer's at much higher rate than the general population.
- People with inherited Diabetes are at higher risk.
- Age. As you get older, especially over 65, the risk increases and more damage is done to the Brain.
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Can animals get Alzheimer's disease?
Animals cannot get Alzheimer's Disease (AD). However there is a disease very similar to Alzheimer's Disease that animals do get. This disease is called Cognitive Disorientation Syndrome (CDS). This disease can cause the animal to become disoriented (confused) and cause the animal to forget once-familiar people, animals, and surroundings.
Does Xanax xr cause alzheimers?
No. Xanax XR does not cause alzheimer's disease.
What is the cause of death of Harry Broudy?
alzheimer's disease i think
Is it true that snoring may cause Alzheimer's disease?
yes
Can Alzheimer's Disease cause weight gain?
Alzheimer's commonly causes weight loss. Some medications that are used to treat Alzheimer's such as zyprexa and seroquel are know to cause weight gain.
Who is the disease Alzheimer's named after?
Alzheimer's disease is named after Alois Alzheimer, a physician.
Does smoking weed through aluminum hurt?
It is believed to cause Alzheimer's disease.
How are people with Alzheimer's disease cured?
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Can Alzheimer's disease be treated with zinc?
However, in the case of people with Alzheimer's disease, zinc can cause more harm than good. Some experiments indicate that zinc actually decreases intellectual function of people with this disease.
What disease did Ronald Reagan suffer from prior to his death in 2004?
Alzheimer's Disease
What is the disease that's like dementia?
There are several diseases that cause dementia. Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's are just two of those.
When was Alzheimer Disease International created?
Alzheimer Disease International was created in 1984.
