New Alzheimer’s research reveals ‘quiet’ phase of disease

Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two phases
Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research using sophisticated brain mapping tools. According to researchers who discovered this new view, the first, early phase happens slowly and silently—before people experience memory problems—harming just a few vulnerable cell types.
New Alzheimer’s research reveals ‘quiet’ phase of the disease, before symptoms appear
New details have emerged into how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. Researchers have identified cellular changes in the brains of people with the disease — and a timeline of when they occur.
Alzheimer's Disease Harms The Brain in 2 Distinct Phases, Study Reveals
An analysis of the genetic activity of brain cells in individuals who have died with Alzheimer's disease has revealed the condition progresses in two stages; a slow increase in inflammation, followed by a more rapid degeneration.
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Zelik Bocknek is a retired business owner and lives in Toronto, Canada. Zelik is living with early Alzheimer’s disease and is passionate about sharing his experience with others. He loves to ski, volunteer at the Toronto Zoo, paint, and spend time with family and friends.
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