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A new report shows up to 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases.

And many people with the condition are cared for at home.

Some risk factors and blood biomarkers related to Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment can be detected as early as ...

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A report out today estimates that 7.2 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, ...

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease have long puzzled researchers, especially when most older adults show signs of the illness ...