Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease is a disease that destroys brain cells. The destruction of cells causes a decline in mental functions that affects memory, thinking, language, and behavior. While the disease can occur in people in their 40s and 50s, it most commonly affects those 65 and older. In fact, about 1 in every 10 people over age 65 is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. For every 10 years of life after age 65, the frequency doubles (2 out of 10 over age 75, 4 out of 10 after 85, and so on).

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