It’s natural to worry about developing dementia—particularly Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form— especially if it runs in your family. However, the most dominant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age, meaning the risk increases as we get older,...
A recent international survey, reports Harvard Health, identified Alzheimer’s as the second most feared disease, behind cancer. It’s no wonder. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by progressive damage to nerve cells and their connections. The result is devastating...