I received this question today: "I am so afraid of using aluminum products, because I believe it caused my mother's and her best friend's Alzheimer's. They worked together in an aluminum plant for most of their lives and they died together too. I am wondering if that connection has been proven yet?"
Hi, so sorry to hear about your loss. It is interesting that the Aluminum/Alzheimer's connection continues to persist for many people, even though in the 1960's and 1970's after it was first...
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Although not a neurologist, Dr. Wes Jones has developed an interesting theory about what causes Alzheimer’s disease. In his book... Read more »
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GNID) and the University of California have found that a fatty acid found... Read more »
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimers... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Alzheimer's disease is a group disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is marked by progressive... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse... Read more »
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
Tuesday's Washington Post featured an editorial by pharmaceutical giant Wyeth Corps president, executive and chairman Robert Essner, Open the... Read more »
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