Tag: risk for alzheimer’s disease
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Doctors Explain How High-Intensity Exercise May Delay Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs memory and cognitive abilities, affects millions worldwide annually. Alzheimer’s accounts for around 60-80% of dementia cases, the general term for brain disorders that affect thinking, behavior, memory, and emotion. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, over 55 million people globally lived with dementia in 2020. Experts estimate that by…
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Retina Health May Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Says
A new study led by scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that retina health may indicate Alzheimer’s risk. The research discovered that protein deposits called amyloid plaques found in the retinas might indicate similar plaques in the brain. These protein deposits inhibit the function of brain cells and eventually…