Dementia pugilistica

Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease is a disease that causes parts of the brain to break down; degenerate. This disease doesn’t show it’s symptoms between the ages 30 and 50. The gene name is HTT, the official name is huntingtin. HTT belongs to the family called endogenous ligands. It’s passed from one generation to the next, the size of CAG trinucleotide repeat often increase in size. A larger number of repeats is usually associated with an earlier onset of signs and symptoms. This…

When discussing the effects of nutrition on the brain it is hard to not to discuss late adulthood. Whether it be in terms of general cognitive decline or more severe decline, such as Alzheimer's Disease, there is a plethora of research and literature looking into this relation. Developmentally, older adulthood is associated with cognitive decline. While some functioning, such as some forms of memory, improve later in life, declining executive functioning skills, like attention, are factors in…

Alzheimer’s disease Abstract: Alzheimer`s disease is the fourth-leading cause of death. There is no cure for the disease and as of right now there is no treatment for this disease. Scientists are developing drugs to help cope with the disease. There are many different signs and symptoms of this disease. This disease normally takes place in older people, and people suffering from other disorders. The toll that this disease takes on the family members and caregivers of the patients is critical.…

According to the ALS Association (2016), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an adult onset gene disorder that affects the brain, muscles, and spine. In ALS, nerves that control muscles in the human body eventually break down causing them to become useless. Symptoms vary from person to person; however, they usually are gradual and often overlooked. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment are not consistent. What we do know is that ALS is progressive and…

Most people use a computer every day, but staring at your screen for too long may have an impact on your vision. Strain that develops after prolonged computer usage is sometimes known as “computer vision syndrome.” The eye doctors at Harper’s Point Eye Associates, in Cincinnati, OH, have some valuable insight on this common problem. According to a Nielsen study, the average American adult spends over 11 hours a day staring at some form of electronic media, be it a computer, a smartphone, or a…

When the Brain Dies First, written by Margaret O. Hyde and John F. Setaro, M.D., is a detailed book about the brain and what happens when it dies before the other organs. The brain is a 3.5 pound organ that controls everything from walking to breathing. When the brain dies before the rest of the body, the person is pronounced brain dead. But how is a person brain dead? Certain diseases can slowly deteriorate the brain until it is gone. Diseases such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Huntingtons, and…

similar to you I have also cultured a lot about Alzheimer’s disease from the two distinct videos watched for this discussion. Indeed, there is a distinction between dementia and Alzheimer’s and since we know about Alzheimer’s, I discovered some information about dementia. As a matter of fact, according to Robnett and Sasser (2015), “dementia should be distinguished from memory loss that typically occur with age… and is less common” (p. 66). Consequently, this lets us know somewhat more about the…

of the protein. It is made up of 2 aspartate residue Asp32 & Asp228. BACE-1 is a challenging target because it is an aspartyl protease with a site of action inside the central nervous system.. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in elderly people, and the fourth most common cause of death in developed countries.AD is characterized by the formation of neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) from phosphorylated tau protein in the neurons and the deposition of β-amyloid (Aβ)…

to cure Alzheimer’s disease completely as it is a fatal disease. The drugs and therapies ensure the wellness of patients until they survive. The most vulnerable • The old people get affected to Alzheimer’s. • It is therefore also called ‘senile dementia’ • But it is not a normal process of ageing. • 5% of people with Alzheimer’s disease experience its onset when they are in their 40s and…

Cognitive thinking refers to the use of mental activities and skills to perform tasks such as learning, reasoning, understanding, remembering, and paying attention. The brain uses cognitive skills in order to accomplish mental tasks. There are many factors that slows down cognitive thinking. Health related changes can affect the concentration and processing speed. Alzheimer’s disease is a mental deterioration due to the degeneration of the brain. Sensory changes interfere with the…