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The role of alcohol use as a risk factor for dementia is complicated. At different times, alcohol has been seen as protective, harmful, or incidental to the risk of dementia. The entire story is not yet fully known. This article discusses some of what we do know.
Learn how age, family history, ethnicity, gender and eye anatomy are related to the risk of developing primary angle-closure glaucoma.
Iron is needed to avoid anemia and to make energy, but too much iron can cause free radical damage. The resulting inflammation can contribute to several age-related diseases.
Learn about the potential for cell transplantation for the treatment of the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, with some very important information about clinical trials.
If a close relative has macular degeneration, learn some important steps that you can take to decrease your risk of developing this eye disease.
Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s disease. To prevent wandering, it helps to understand what causes a person with Alzheimer’s to wander.
