Tag: neurology
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Are Women or Men More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease?
Did you know that more than 5.5 million people in America have Alzheimer’s disease? The neurodegenerative condition makes up between 60 and 70% of all dementia cases. It usually begins slowly but then worsens at a progressive and steadily increasing rate. Alzheimer’s disease is a scary condition for both those who have it and those…
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Never Fall for These 3 Brain Myths, According to Scholars
You’ve likely heard many things about the brain spoken as fact, but it turns out many of them are untrue. The brain is a confusing part of the body, so it’s essential to separate fact from fiction. Scholars continue to seek answers to many brain myths and questions, and they’ve found some helpful information. Many…
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Scientists Link Dizzy Spells to Increased Dementia Risk
Dizzy spells can hit you at any moment. For most people, it seems to hit at the worst possible time. They’re extremely disorienting and can take you a while to recover from them. Despite the discomfort of dizzy spells, they’re often harmless. At least, that was the general consensus among scientists and doctors. However, new…