Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Pathology
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that affects a person’s ability to remember, learn new information, and function independently. It is a neurodegenerative disorder, meaning it leads to the gradual breakdown of neurons in the brain, particularly in the cortex, which is responsible for memory, thought processes, …