Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Disease

This fascinating video explains how Alzheimer's affects the brain, and the three abnormalities that are most common in the brains of those with Alzheimer's who have been autopsied after death.byAlzheimer's Reading RoomAmyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, synaptic loss, and cell death are the most striking features of the Alzheimer ’s brain when it is viewed under the microscope after death.At first, the Alzheimer's disease typically destroys neurons and their connections in parts of the brain involved in memory, including the entorhinal cortex and the hippocampus.Later on, Alzheimer's affects areas in the cerebral cortex responsible for language, reasoning, and social behavior.Eventually, other areas of the brain are damaged, and a person with Alzheimer's can become helpless and unresponsive to the outside world.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free Service - Join NowSearch our Award Winning Alzheimer's Reading Room Knowledge Base for Answers to Your Questions, and Solutions to ProblemsWhat Are the Main Characteristics of the Brain with Alzheimer ’s Disease?Many changes take place in the brain of a person with Alzheimer ’s disease. Some of these changes can be observed in brain tissue under the microscope after death.Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's and Dementia (5 Best Tests)The three abnormalities most evident in the brains of people who have died with the disorder are:Amyloid plaques. Foun...
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