The 2 Shocking Reasons Alzheimer's Affects Men and Women Differently, Scientists Say

Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as men? — Harvard Gazette

Health Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as men? Andrzej Wojcicki/Getty Images Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer July 7, 2025 7 min read Researchers focusing on chromosomes, menopause A neglected piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle has been getting increased scientific attention: why women are twice as likely as men to develop the disease. One might be tempted to explain the disparit…

The 2 Shocking Reasons Alzheimer's Affects Men and Women Differently, Scientists Say

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, currently affecting more than 7 million Americans—or, 1 in 9 people age 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer's Association. This is why so many researchers are looking into both preventative measures and treatments for the disease. As for the former, there's no definitive answer, but experts do know that high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, excess consumption of sug…

Vision Problems? Language Loss? It Could Still Be Alzheimer’s

Rare Alzheimer’s variants strike younger and act faster. Unusual symptoms mean they’re often missed by doctors. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease begin to experience... The post Vision Problems? Language Loss? It Could Still Be Alzheimer’s appeared first on Being Patient.

Alzheimer’s affects the whole body, not just the brain, study shows

While Alzheimer’s disease is widely known as a brain disorder, new research reveals it also affects other parts of the body. In a study published in Neuron, scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital used fruit flies to show that Alzheimer’s-related proteins don’t just damage the brain—they disrupt the health and function of […] The post Alzheimer’s affects the whole body, not just the brain, study shows appeared fi…