Fat Deposits Found in the Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s was first described by Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist and pathologist in 1906 as the loss of neurons in the cerebral cortex along with hippocampal atrophy, which in turn causes cognitive impairment. Today, over 47.5 million people worldwide suffer...
Diet Soda Could Increase the Risk for Dementia
Diet sodas have become more and more of a hot-button issue over the years. The public is mostly aware of diabetes, weight gain, and cardiovascular risks of high sugar consumption. More recently, it is coming under fire as a possible risk factor for dementia and...
Sense of Smell Could Detect Alzheimer’s
As we age, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s are two of the most devastating disorders that can develop. Scientists and researchers are continually trying to unlock secrets about both diseases to gain a better understanding, and hopefully, develop treatments. Too many...