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Johns Hopkins Health Alerts | Memory Loss - Alzheimer's - Dementia | Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, affects 4.5 million Americans. According to the American Academy of Neurology, 10% of people older than age 65 and nearly 50% of people older than 85 suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

Although Alzheimer’s disease is irreversible, memory impairment resulting from other causes, such as depression or thyroid problems, can be improved with treatment. As for Alzheimer’s, even though there is still no cure, the outlook for people with the condition has improved dramatically in the last decade. You'll find the latest news on Alzheimer’s Disease here, direct from America's #! Best Hospital.

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