alzheimer's disease

The aberrant buildup of protein in and around brain cells is assumed to be the origin of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid is one of the proteins involved, and its deposits create plaques around brain cells. The other protein is tau, which builds up in the brain cells and causes tangles. Although the...

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss. The inability to recall recent events or discussions is one of the first indicators. Memory loss worsens as the disease advances, and other symptoms emerge. At initially, a person with Alzheimer's disease may notice that they are having...

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die over time. The most frequent form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which is defined as a progressive loss of intellectual, behavioral, and social skills that impairs a person's capacity...