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Alzheimer's disease is the fifth leading cause of death in American adults age 65 and older. It affects as many as 5 million Americans and millions more people worldwide.
Age
Age is the primary risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The number of cases of Alzheimer's disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65. According to the U.S. Alzheimers Association, 1 in 8 people age 65 and older have Alzheimers disease. While less common, Alzheimers can also affect younger people. About 200,000...
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Popular Diets Reviewed: The 5-Factor Diet
The 5-Factor Diet is the newest craze in Hollywood. Harley Pasternak, a celebrity trainer who works with stars like Jessica Simpson, John... Read more »
Diabetes and Diet: Controlling Your Diabetes by Planning Your Diet
Once the pancreas fails in its function to produce insulin when it is needed or in the right proportions needed, the body's blood sugar... Read more »
The Inflammation Factor?
If you are a regular reader of my Shareposts then you know that I have spent a lot of time figuring out what I can and can't eat to keep my... Read more »
Vegetarian Diet – the Good, the Not so Good
Experts are now recommending that Americans consider embracing some "meatless" days when planning out their menu ideas for a week. You... Read more »
New Research Links Alzheimer's to Risk Factors for Strokes
Increasingly, we’re learning that what’s good for the heart is good for the head. And that link is starting to prove especially true in... Read more »
From Our Sources
Frequent Urination: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatments
Frequent urination is best described as having to urinate so often that your activities of daily life and sleep are adversely affected. This... Read more »
Migraine Diary
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Source: Breastcancer.org
A “risk factor” is anything that increases your risk of developing breast cancer. Many of the most important risk factors for breast cancer are... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Management of Pre-DiabetesTreatment of pre-diabetes is very important. Research shows that lifestyle and medical interventions can help prevent, or... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There is no definitive diagnostic test for Crohns disease. A doctor will diagnose Crohns disease based on medical history and physical examination,... Read more »
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