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A Finnish population study shows that signs related to Alzheimer’s disease may already be found in the brain in middle age.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for approximately 60 to 70% of all cases, the World ...

A new study suggested that not getting enough REM sleep can be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. Here's what a neurologist wants you to know.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurocognitive disease that slowly erodes an individual's memory, judgment, cognition, learning, and, eventually, ability to function. It is the leading ...

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Familial Alzheimer’s disease, which is very rare, is caused by gene mutations that run in your family and usually develops before age 65. Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease is more common.

Alzheimer’s disease may be inherited more often than previously known, according to a new study that paints a clearer picture of a gene long known to be linked to the common form of dementia.