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Brain changes may occur 34 years before Alzheimer's symptoms

panarmenian.net05/22nd/2019, 1:30

Brain changes may occur 34 years before Alzheimer's symptoms

May 22, 2019 - 17:28 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - New research identifies changes in the neurochemistry and anatomy of the brain that occur decades before people experience any symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, Medical News Today reports.

The fact that more than 35 million people are currently living with Alzheimer's disease has led some experts to refer to this condition as a "global epidemic."

According to estimates, the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease will double almost every 2 decades.

Detecting Alzheimer's early on makes it easier to plan adequate care and begin therapeutic interventions as early as possible, which may alleviate the symptoms.

Researchers believe that Alzheimer's begins many years before the onset of symptoms. In fact, emerging research has s...

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