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Late-onset Alzheimer’s, the most common form of the disease, is characterized by clinical symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's that become apparent after age 60. Explore the latest scientific information concerning heredity and this form of Alzheimer's.
Consuming large amounts of caffeine on a daily basis increases the risk of glaucoma for people who are genetically predisposed to having higher pressure inside their eyes.
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's disease.
Learn why open-angle glaucoma rarely causes noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and why that is a problem. Learn who is at risk.
While cognitive impairment caused by an infection is not common, it does happen. Learn which infections put you at risk here.
Learn about the relationship between depression and dementia, and about potential treatment options for depression.