About Alzheimer's Disease: Major Theories of Alzheimer's Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease As we're now several years past the 100th anniversary of Dr. Alois Alzheimer's discovery of the disease that bears his name, we seem to be less and less sure of what actually causes Alzheimer's disease. Fortunately there is much that we do know about it, and this week's newsletter focuses on the major theories that have arisen to explain the causes of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis of Alzheimer's Disease Of all the major theories of Alzheimer's disease, the one given most credibility by scientists and Alzheimer's researchers is the Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's research  alzheimer's specialists Oligomers in Alzheimer's Disease The amyloid cascade hypothesis argues that it is the oligomers made up of 2, 3, or more beta-amyloid subunits that exert the toxic effects of Alzheimer's disease, causing the very early cognitive deficits that occur.... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's research  alzheimer's treatment Mitochondrial Cascade Hypothesis of Alzheimer's Disease The mitochondrial cascade hypothesis proposes that the changes that occur in mitochondrial functioning as we age actually cause the key brain changes that wreak havoc in Alzheimer's disease... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's research  alzheimer's risk factors What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? One theory about plaques and tangles is that is that they block nerve cells' ability to communicate with each other, making it difficult for the cells to survive....Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's risk factors  alzheimer's genes Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Parkinson S Disease Asbergers Disease Alzheimer Symptoms Menieres Disease Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement