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What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of neurodegenerative disease. (2)
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of brain disorder. (3)
What does Alzheimer’s disease do?
Alzheimer’s disease causes the brain to shrink and the brain cells to eventually die. (3)
Alzheimer’s disease is the mos common cause of dementia. (3)
What are early signs of Alzheimer’s disease?
forgetting recent events or conversations (3)
Over time, it progresses to serious memory problems and loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks. (3)
Is there a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?
Not yet. (3)
Resources
1. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-an-axon-5190652
2. https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/phytochemicals-types-benefits
3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350447
