Tag: alzheimer’s dementia

A Common Heart Problem May Lead to Dementia: Studies

Several studies have linked a common heart arrhythmia to dementia. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia and affects at least 3 to 6 million people in the United States alone and over 37 million worldwide. It becomes increasingly common with advanced age and affects up to 9 percent of the population by…


Escaping a Dementia Diagnosis

Alzheimer’s disease is increasing among younger people. But while a three-fold increase in early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease among younger adults may seem frightening, many cases are prematurely diagnosed and reversible. There are at least a dozen explanations for memory loss. Many people suffering from dementia have more than one contributing factor among causes that…


Tool That Can Help Calculate Risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia

As people get older, they likely face many health problems. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the common chronic age-related conditions that cause brain issues in older adults including memory loss and cognitive difficulties. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than six million older adults living with Alzheimer’s, mostly at the age of 65…