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How Does Alcohol-Related Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?
Alcohol abuse is recognized as a major health problem in the United States and in many countries throughout the world. Alcohol may cause cognitive problems and in certain conditions may cause dementia. Let's look at what role alcohol has in causing alcohol-related dementia and how this differs to Alzheimer's disease.
Both Alzheimer's dementia and alcohol-related dementia cause brain damage. In Alzheimer's, plaques and tangles made up of protein fragments cause nerve cell death, and chemic...
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Expert & Community Posts
Alzheimer’s and Alcoholism: How to Cope
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...elderly people, particularly those with dementia and alcoholism. Finally, he found me, because... Read more »
Watching for Alcohol Withdrawal in Elders
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...alcohol withdrawal. The doctors brushed me off. Was his alcoholism such a "crime" that they... Read more »
Alcohol and Heart Health: A Double Edged Sword?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...alcohol can lead to serious health problems, including alcoholism, liver damage, high blood... Read more »
Alcohol Consumption and Heart Disease Prevention: How Much is Enough?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...Additionally, if you have a strong family history of alcoholism, I would caution you that using... Read more »
Alcohol Consumption and Crohn's Disease
By Tracy Davenport , Health ExpertIf you are wondering if it is safe to drink alcohol if you are living with Crohn's Disease, this... Read more »
Health Guide
Alcohol use
...alcohol, and hard liquor is about 45% alcohol. See also: Alcohol and diet Alcoholism Alcohol withdrawal state Alternative Names ... Read more »Alcoholism
Alcoholism is an illness marked by drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health,mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities.... Read more »Alcoholism: Introduction
Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal disease. It is a primary disorder and not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to... Read more »Alcoholic liver disease
Liver disease due to alcohol; Cirrhosis or hepatitis - alcoholic; Laennec's cirrhosis Prevention Discuss your alcohol intake with your doctor, who... Read more »October 31st: Taking Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer
October 31: There is no sure-fire method for preventing breast cancer. There is not even a combination of methods that ensures a breast cancer-free life. But there are definite steps you can take to... Read more »Images
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Help for Alcoholics
May 05, 2008CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- For most of us, a drink of alcohol is a way to relax or socialize. But for some, drinking can be... Read summary »
The Ups and Downs of Alcohol
December 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The negative health effects and social impacts of alcohol abuse are well know, but moderate alcohol intake can be beneficial.... Read summary »
Teen Drinker Today: Heavy Drinker Later?
May 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows people who start drinking at a young age tend to develop drinking problems -- specifically during... Read summary »
The Genetics of Alcohol Abuse
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- DNA plays a role in the amount of alcohol you drink, researchers say. Among alcohol-dependent (AD) individuals, DNA variations... Read summary »
Alcohol Dependence Delays Childbearing
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with alcohol dependence (AD) may end up having fertility problems. A new study from Washington University School of... Read summary »
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