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Health Encyclopedia: Causes Of Alzheimer's Disease
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Researchers are finding specific biologic factors involved with Alzheimer's disease. Various environmental and genetic players appear to contribute to or trigger the process by which these factors destroy nerve cells leading to this disease.
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Imaging techniques in patients with Alzheimer's disease have found significant loss of cells and volume in the regions of the brain devoted to memory and higher ...
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More Late Onset Alzheimer's Genes Identified
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...20-25 percent of the population carry a gene known as apolipoprotein e4 (apoE4) allele. The... Read more »
What is Lipoprotein(a) and What Does it Mean for You?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...them dissolve in plasma. These proteins are called apolipoproteins. Apolipoproteins + lipids... Read more »
Generic Fosamax: Osteoporosis Rx Controversy Heats Up
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertThere is a fascinating, if a bit troubling, controversy going on in England over osteoporosis... Read more »
Should I Take Calcium Supplements or Drink More Milk?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...Question. How important is it to get calcium from natural sources (like milk and yogurt) as... Read more »
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Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...important risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure. For example, one genetic variant called apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) affects cholesterol levels, particularly those associated with... Read more »Cholesterol: Stroke, Brain Function
...factors for AD. A major research target for common factors between cholesterol levels and AD has been apolipoprotein E (ApoE). ApoEplays a role in the movement and distribution of cholesterol for... Read more »Anemia: Dietary Factors
...foods is either in the form of heme or non-heme iron:Heme Iron. Foods containing heme iron are the best sources for increasing or maintaining healthy iron levels. Such foods include (in decreasing... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Lifestyle Changes
...Manganese)Calcium. Evidence now supports the use of calcium and vitamin D to reduce PMS symptoms. Food sources provide the most nutritional value, but studies also suggest that supplements may be... Read more »Cataracts: Prevention
...should not be taken to extremes. Some sunshine is desirable. Moderate sun exposure provides an important source of vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones. There is a link between lack of... Read more »Images
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