Medically reviewed by Dr. Ari Magill
First described by Alois Alzheimer in 1906, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurologic disorder that disrupts memory and thinking. Despite understanding a lot about its symptoms, two big questions remain: What causes Alzheimer’s? When will there be a definitive cure for AD? Unfortunately, we don’t have one cause or a known cure. But based on what science has shown us, AD likely develops from an interaction between your aging brain, genes, lifestyle, and environment.
Nearly 6 million Americans older than 65 are living with Alzheimer’s and that could grow to 14 million by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).[1] Yet, many people, sometimes even those diagnosed, hold “myths” or misconceptions about Alzheimer’s….