Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Common Complaints, from Poor Eyesight to Denture Trouble

Friday, July 15th, 2011

As we age, all sorts of things may start to break down. Joints ache, or vision fails, and or maybe cognitive abilities falter. The leading known risk for getting Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is simply getting older, followed, some studies suggest, by major illnesses, such as diabetes, ... continue reading

Alzheimers/dementia in the United States

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

1. Studies show African- Americans, compared to Caucasian Americans, are at greater risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol all contributing factors for strokes and Alzheimers disease.

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Alzheimers/dementia in the United States

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