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Alzheimer’s disease affects more than seven million Americans and is the most frequent cause of dementia in people aged 65 and over. When most people think of Alzheimer’s disease, they picture someone who can’t remember names or forgets where they live. But the truth is, Alzheimer’s doesn’t usually start that way...
Have you ever felt like the room is spinning or you’re about to lose your balance? Research into vertigo and dizziness estimates that around 20% of people experience these symptoms, with the numbers rising significantly in the over-55s. While they’re similar in some respects, dizziness and vertigo aren’t quite the...
Dementia isn’t a single disease but a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and daily functioning. Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and around 60-70% of them have Alzheimer’s disease. While memory loss is a leading symptom, there are many other effects, including confusion, difficulty planning, and physical...
While fainting is often harmless, it can sometimes point to a more serious issue. If you faint often, it’s essential to find out why. Once you know the cause, you can take steps to prevent it. If you faint frequently, pass out while exercising, or take a long time to...
Dementia is a term for conditions that cause problems with thinking, memory, and decision-making. Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) both cause dementia but affect different areas of the brain and show varying symptoms. Globally, more than 50 million people live with dementia. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause, making up...
A seizure is caused by a sudden increase in electrical activity in the brain. Depending on which brain region is affected, it can affect behavior, movement, and/or consciousness. Seizures often occur without warning, which can make them especially frightening. At his practice in Arcadia, California, board-certified neurologist Dr. Kenneth K....
Almost seven million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number continues to grow. If your loved one is one of them, you may wonder how to make things easier. At his practice in Arcadia, California, board-certified neurologist Kenneth K. Wogensen, MD, provides high-quality care for Alzheimer’s disease and other types...
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness that doesn’t have a cure, but innovative treatments and therapies offer hope. At his eponymous practice, board-certified neurologist Kenneth K. Wogensen, MD, specializes in diagnosing and treating dementia and Alzheimer’s in his patients in Arcadia, California. Here, we take a closer look at some...
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting nearly seven million Americans. Even with so many affected, the condition can be hard to identify early on, because symptoms are often subtle. At his eponymous practice in Arcadia, California, board-certified neurologist Kenneth K. Wogensen, MD, specializes in diagnosing...
When you’re in your 30s and 40s, the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease seems like a long way off, which makes it easy to put off thinking about lowering your risk. But that approach is a mistake. The only way to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s is to take steps to...