Alzheimer's
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An estimated 7.4 million people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Obesity also is a risk factor that increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the National Institutes of Health.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The findings come as women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
They also calculated three polygenic risk scores, which combine thousands of genetic variants associated with inherited Alzheimer's risk.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Because he has something called Alzheimer’s disease, Merci,” he says.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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