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Sharon Kleyne Announces New Discoveries about Eye Dehydration and Environmental Causes of Dry Eye

April 20, 2012     No comments


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According to Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio-Logic Aqua Research and Host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour, understanding eye hydration and the eyes’ all-important tear film and could help prevent dry eye disease. Especially important is the environment’s role as a cause of dry eye.

Sharon Kleyne defines ?eye dehydration? as the loss of the eye’s natural tear film water content. ?Eye Hydration,? is defines as the replacement of lost tear film water (the tear film is 99% water). Adequate tear film water is essential to the healthy functioning of not only the eyes (and every other part of the body, and all life on Earth).

Eye dehydration and tear film water loss can weaken resistance to bacterial and viral invasion, impair visual functioning and lead to numerous eye diseases and conditions. Dehydration related eye conditions include itching and/or burning eyes, blurred vision, transient dry eye syndrome, severe dry eye syndrome, corneal ulceration, glaucoma, computer eye strain, eye allergies, eye cancers and more.

In the past 20 years, according to Sharon Kleyne, the incidence of eye dehydration and dry eye has dramatically increased and is becoming a global health crisis. Much of the increase, Mrs. Kleyne notes, can be attributed to environmental factors.

A major contributor is global climate change (whether human caused or a natural cyclical fluctuation) because the tear film obtains much of its water from the surrounding humidity in the air (it obtains the rest from the water you drink). In many areas, the air in becoming dryer and the humidity lower. This lowers the potential for hydration from the air and increases tear film water evaporation.

Even where the air is not dry, the humidity could be contaminated by air pollution, creating dehydrating and unhealthy conditions.

Sharon Kleyne’s popular radio talk show, Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water, is sponsored by Bio-Logic Aqua Research, whose Nature’s Tears? EyeMist? is the only all-natural, all water eye mist that is patented and specifically configured to soothe dry eye symptoms and supplement tear film water. Nature?s Tears? EyeMist? is available at http://www.BioLogicAqua.com, Amazon.com, drugstore.com and selected drugstores nationwide.

Listen to the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water Mondays, 10 a.m., PST/PDT. The syndicated radio talk show is heard on Voice America/World Talk Radio, Green Talk Network and Apple iTunes. Go to http://www.SharonKleyneHour.com for written summaries and on-demand replays. Also visit http://www.naturestears.com, http://whatistheeye.wordpress.com, “Nature’s Tears EyeMist” on Facebook and “Bio-Logic Aqua” on Twitter.

? 2012 Bio-Logic Aqua Research

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Middle Ear Infection ? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

October 25, 2011     No comments

Inflammation of the middle ear is an infection caused by a germ (bacterium). It is very common among children. The middle ear is an air-filled hollow between the eardrum and the inner ear. The Eustachian tube – an air channel between the middle ear and the nose – usually ensures that the middle ear is ventilated and that fluids can run out through the nose.


Middle ear infection most commonly occurs following a cold. It also frequently occurs as a result of contact with other children. Middle ear infection (called otitis media) is an infection behind the eardrum. Ear infections are very common and are usually painful. By the age of six, most children have grown out of middle ear infections and are not likely to suffer long-term problems.


Symptoms


In otitis media, inflammation occurs on that portion of the ear, which is directly behind the eardrum. This pain in the ear is usually of a piercing type and is not attended with fever. Pus is discharged into the outer ear. As the condition progresses, the inner ear becomes seriously affected, and hearing is considerably impaired.


Acute middle ear infection is most common in children. It is caused by a bacterial or viral infection of the fluid of the middle ear. When infection occurs in the middle ear, pus or excess fluid is produced. Ear infections are often associated with respiratory infections or with blocked sinuses caused by allergies or enlarged adenoids.

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Causes


A cold or other infection of the upper airways causes the tubes which drain the ears in to the back of the throat to become swollen and filled with mucus or catarrh. These tubes are called eustachian tubes, and are the tubes we open, by yawning or swallowing, to stop our ears popping as we go up a hill or in a plane. This swelling may block the eustachian tubes, and stop the normal drainage of fluid from the middle ear down to the back of the throat. As water which is stagnant becomes foul, so there is more chance of germs building up in this stagnant situation in the middle ear, and a middle ear infection (acute otitis media) is the result.


Ear infections also can be associated with dysfunction or swelling within the eustachian tubes — the narrow passageways that connect the middle ear to the nose. Normally these tubes equalize pressure inside and outside the ear. But a child’s eustachian tubes are narrower and shorter than those of an adult. This makes it easier for fluid to get trapped in the middle ear when the eustachian tubes dysfunction or become blocked during a cold.


Treatment


Many physicians recommend the use of an antibiotic (a drug that kills bacteria) when there is an active middle ear infection. If a patient is experiencing pain, the physician may also recommend a pain reliever. Following the physician’s ear infection treatment instructions is very important. Once started, the antibiotic should be taken until it is finished. Most physicians will have the patient return for a follow-up examination to see if the infection has cleared.


Most ear infections clear on their own in just a few days — and antibiotics won’t help an infection caused by a virus. In fact, about 80 percent of children with acute otitis media recover without

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Treatable Causes of Dementia

October 24, 2011     No comments

While there are causes of dementia we can’t really treat (Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body, and Creutzfedt-Jakob disease) there are a great many that we can identify, treat and have success with reversing.

The critical thing is to involve your physician in the diagnosis because the treatment for each of these problems depends on a successful diagnosis.

Brain injury or trauma treatment has come a long way in the last few years and we now know the brain remaps itself and adapts if it gets the right kind of rehabilitation treatment.  This is one of those post-stroke and trauma treatments that should be thoroughly investigated.  Long term and repeated damage, think boxing, is going to be much more difficult to treat.

Brain tumors mimic dementia because of the swelling and pressure they put on various glands.  As well, brain infections from problems such as meningitis and encephalitis can create dementia symptoms.  And many folks know that symptoms created by HIV/AIDS and syphilis can be treated, slowed but perhaps not totally repaired depending on the level of damage.

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Heavy metal exposure (mercury, lead) is one cause of dementia and there are some treatments if the problem is caught early enough.

Most of the major organs of the body (liver, pancreas, kidneys) and glands (pituitary, thryoid) can create symptoms of dementia if they are damaged by disease or injury.  All can be treated and damage reversed if properly diagnosed and treated at the appropriate time.

Hypoxia or lack of oxygen to the brain is a treatable cause of dementia.  Cigarette smoking, congestive heart failure, emphysema are all contributors to hypoxia and can be direct causes of dementia symptoms.

Drug reactions are another of the common but treatable causes of dementia symptoms.  Either combinations of drugs (seniors take many and the precise interactions can be unclear) or as a direct cause.   For example, drugs for sedation can create these symptoms.  Illegal recreational drugs in high enough doses or in seniors can also be associated with dementia symptoms – these problems usually disappear when drug use is discontinued.

Nutritional deficiencies.  The B vitamins are particularly associated with symptoms that resemble  dementia.  and this is most common in alcoholism – chronic drinking creates liver problems and this in turn is one of the above causes of dementia.

While further information can be found at <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/1063122']);” href=”http://www.alzheimers-information.com/causes-of-dementia.html”>http://www.alzheimers-information.com/causes-of-dementia.html</a> all of these conditions are more or less treatable causes of dementia and should be diagnosed and handled by a qualified physician.

Doug Green is a full time, award-winning freelance writer who writes from personal experience with Alzheimers Disease at http://www.alzheimers-information.com/

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Inflammatory Arthritis – Types, Causes and Symptoms

October 24, 2011     No comments

What is Inflammatory Arthritis?

There are many forms of arthritis. Inflammatory arthritis is any form of arthritis that involves the immune system and inflammation. The characteristic symptoms of inflammation are swelling, heat, redness of skin, pain, and loss of function. There are different types of inflammatory arthritis.

Autoimmune Disorders

The body treats it own tissues as a foreign object and reacts to this foreign object with inflammation
Rheumatoid arthritis - antibodies produced by the body attack the synovial membrane that encloses each joint
Lupus - systematically affects connective tissues and organs
Ankylosing Spondylitis - a progressive form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and large joints
Reiter’s Syndrome - a chronic, progressive disease that can affect the joints, tendon attachments, skeleton, and the eye’s conjunctiva and mucous membranes
Psoriatic arthritis – causes inflammation of the skin and joints
Inflammatory bowel disease - inflammatory arthritis can be associated with this disease

Other Causes of Inflammatory Arthritis

Inflammatory arthritis can be caused by other conditions, as well. Reactive arthritis is caused by certain types of bacteria and can develop from an infection in another part of your body. The deposit of crystalline structures in the joints causes gout and pseudogout. Elevated blood levels of uric acid, which is a waste product, can form in the joints when the kidney does not properly dispose of the waste.

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Symptoms of Inflammatory Arthritis

The symptoms of inflammatory arthritis can include the following:

Pain in one or more joints
Swelling in one or more joints
The affected joint is usually warmer than other joints
Stiffness and decrease of ability to move affected joints
Symptoms may appear after a minor illness or emotional stress
Skin around joints may become red and tender

Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis

The symptoms of inflammatory arthritis can be treated with medicines or natural remedies. However, it is very important to find the cause of the arthritis so that the root problem can be treated as well. Medications can be used to treat the pain and inflammation, but there are many natural remedies that have been more successful in treating the cause of the inflammatory arthritis. If you use medications to relieve the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis, be sure to learn of any side effects or reactions to other medications or food.

Some natural remedies for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis include:

Exercise – a regular exercise regimen helps to avoid stiffness of the joints associated with inflammatory arthritis
Water aerobics – endorphins produced in the brain during water aerobics can help ease the pain of inflammatory arthritis
Valerian – this can be used to treat the pain of inflammatory arthritis. This natural medication is a known sedative and caution should

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Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms,treatment

October 20, 2011     No comments

Arthritis is a term that groups together over 100 rheumatic diseases and other related conditions that cause stiffness, swelling and pain in the joints of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis is a chronic disease that will be with you for a long time and possibly for the rest of your life. Arthritis is one of the most rapidly growing chronic conditions in North America. Arthritis is due to the wearing down of cartilage, which is the material that cushions the ends of the bones. Because it can affect multiple other organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease. While rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness, meaning it can last for years, patients may experience long periods without symptoms. Typically, however, rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive illness that has the potential to cause joint destruction and functional disability.

Doctors don’t know the exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis.

Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), abnormal metabolism (such as gout and pseudogout), inheritance, infections, and unclear reasons (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus). The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment. When most people think of arthritis, they think of a condition that most often strikes the older population. No one knows exactly what causes juvenile arthritis.

Symptoms often include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and heat in the joints. Symptoms, which include stiffness, swelling, pain and joint damage, are a result of the inflammation of the joints in the body. Symptoms usually do not last a lifetime and tend to disappear after several months or years. Symptoms of arthritis include pain and limited function of joints. Symptoms can range from an annoyance to the complete inability to use affected joints. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis come and go but it is a lifelong condition.

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Treatment can include patient education, self-management programs, and support groups that help people learn about:Treatments, How to exercise and relax ,How to talk with their doctor, Problem solving. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may involve:Lifestyle changes,Medicine,Surgery,Regular doctor visits,Alternative therapies. Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with transdermal estrogen. Treatment of arthritis depends on the particular cause, which joints are affected, severity, and how the condition affects your daily activities. Treatment, therefore, aims at reducing your pain and discomfort and preventing further disability. Treatment for most forms of arthritis includes medications, exercise, and rest. Treatment of juvenile arthritis is designed to reduce swelling, maintain movement of affected joints and relieve pain, as well as identify, treat and prevent complications.

Patients with autoimmune diseases have antibodies in their blood that target their own body tissues, where they can be associated with inflammation. Patients with recent

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treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder – treating panic disorder – what causes panic attacks

October 20, 2011     No comments

treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder

There is no hard scientific evidence of what causes panic attacks symptoms. But there has to be underlying issues or conditions that can help trigger the symptoms of a panic attack. And there are several potential causes that many professionals seem to agree on. You’ll discover what these are here

Different types of panic attacks usually indicate different level of complications and therefore ways of treatment vary. On the basis of the connection between a panic attack and a triggering situation panic attacks are grouped into three major types

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If you are a person that suffers from panic attacks then one of your biggest questions would be how you can stop or prevent it. Now some people may want to know why you need five different steps to combat this condition. The truth of the matter is simply this

Panic attack natural treatments are preferred by the health-conscious communities worldwide. How do you know if you are suffering from a panic attack and what are the panic attack natural treatments available to help you

On average fourteen million Americans suffer from major Panic Attack and depression. Three million Americans suffer from panic disorder. It is very common for those with major depression to also have panic attacks and elevated anxiety levels

Are you or any of your loved ones or neighbor suffering from frequent panic attacks? If so do not despair. It may surprise you to know that tens of millions of Americans currently suffer from panic attacks and anxiety disorder

Recurring and severe panic attacks have an incredibly negative impact on many people’s lives. These attacks are highly debilitating and prevent the people who suffer from them from taking part in many activities and significantly diminish their quality of life. Panic attacks can manifest themselves in feelings of extreme dizziness tightness in the throat and chest racing heart and hot flushes all of which are followed by a full-blown attack

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Causes of Alzheimer?s Disease

October 18, 2011     No comments

Scientists do not yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Most likely there isn’t one single cause, but several factors that affect each person differently. Age is certainly the most important known risk factor for Alzheimer’s. The number of people with the disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65.

Family history is another risk factor. Scientists believe that genetics may play a role in many Alzheimer’s cases. For example, early-onset familial Alzheimer’s disease, a rare form of Alzheimer’s that usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 60, is inherited. The most common form of Alzheimer’s is late-onset Alzheimer’s, which occurs later in life, with no clear family history shown by patients.

However, several risk factor genes may interact with each other, and with non-genetic factors, to cause the disease. The only risk factor gene identified so far for late-onset Alzheimer’s is a protein called apolipoprotein E (ApoE). Although everyone has Apo3, only about 15 percent of people have a form that increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. It is likely that other genes may cause Alzheimer’s, whilst some help prevent its onset, but they remain undiscovered.

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Alzheimer’s disease causes a general decrease in function for certain areas of the pain that control thinking, communication, and behavior. Some of the deterioration may be related to a loss of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the /pain – acetylcholine, in particular – that allow nerve cells in the pain to work properly.

Some studies have recommended that zinc or aluminum could help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, although more research is needed. Experts agree both zinc and aluminum play crucial roles in our diet, in improving memory and /pain function.

Scientists are looking at three stages

Family history

For a few families, there is a exact relationship between family history and Alzheimer’s disease. While for others, a family history of Alzheimer’s disease puts them at greater risk than someone with no family history.

The external environment

The cause of Alzheimer’s disease may be in our environment — possibly a little in the water, soil or air.

The internal environment

Alzheimer’s disease may be caused by something within the body. It could be a slow virus, an difference of chemicals or a problem with the immune system.

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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Breast Cancer

October 18, 2011     No comments

One of the most dangerous type of cancer is . is a cancer that attacks the breast tissue. is commonly suffered by women, but men can also be affected by this cancer. The exact cause or Remain unknown. But, there are several factors that are believed can cause . Some of these factors include:

Estrogen hormone, estrogen hormone can increase the risk of if consumed in a long time.
Ever had , if a woman has already had , she has a greater chance of developing a new cancer in the other breast.
Family history, risk will increase if you have a family who had suffered from .
Genetic factors and hormonal.
menarche (first menstrual period) before 12 years old, menopause after 55 years old and the first pregnancy after 30 years old. This means that the risk of increases with age.
Radiation Exposure.
Obesity after menopause.
Taking birth control pills.
diethylstilbestrol (DES), usually, DES given to pregnant women to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and miscarriage. According to research, DES can increase the risk of .

As well as other types of cancer, has that can be recognized. The are:

A lump in the breast, the first of is a lump around the breast tissue. Usually, the lump is not accompanied by pain. In early-stage of , this lump can be moved easily by a finger. In the next stage of , this lump enlarged and attached to the skin around the breast.
The nipple pushed into the body.
Changes in color and texture of breast skin, these changes include: the color of nipples become more reddish, areola color changes (an area around the nipple), skin will look like an orange peel (peau d’orange), shrink and will arise ulcers on the breast.
Nipple discharge, other are discharge from the nipple in abormal condition (watery fluid which is accompanied by blood and even fester).

can be performed after cancer patients examined thoroughly. can be done in several ways, such as mastectomy (surgical removal of breast), radiation and chemotherapy.

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Obesity – Causes And Home Remedies

October 17, 2011     No comments

Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excess fat accumulation in body. In case of obesity, the amount of adipose or fat tissues exceeds the normal and gives the person a flabby look. Obesity is measured in terms of body mass index (BMI). The BMI is calculated by dividing the person’s weight (in kilograms) with the square of the person’s height (in meters). If the BMI is 30 or more, the person is said to be obese. If the BMI is 25, it is considered to be a pre-obesity state. When calorie intake exceeds the rate of calorie burning, the excess, unburned calorie gets deposited in the form of fat, making the person obese.

Obesity is a long term condition interfering with day to day life. Any person, irrespective of age and sex, can become obese. Obesity leads to life-threatening ailments like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver disease, renal disease, gall bladder disorder, cancer etc. Obesity also causes shortness of breath, osteoarthritis, heartburn, snoring problem and depression. Also an obese person often feels embarrassed because of his or her poor body image. An obese person undergoes rapid, uncontrollable weight gain, sweats a lot and produces much body odor, gets easily fatigued, suffers from breathlessness even on slightest exertion and feels weak. The causes of obesity may be listed as follows:

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1. Hereditary factors
2. Overeating
3. Lack of physical activity
4. Low basal metabolism
5. Inadequate sleep
6. Stress
7. Illnesses like insulin resistance, Cushing’s syndrome, thyroid or pituitary gland disorders.
8. Hormonal imbalance
9. Psychiatric illness
10. Side effects of medications like antidepressants, oral contraceptive pills, hypertension medications, diabetes medications etc.

Home Remedies

1. Mix the juice of half a lime and 1 teaspoon honey in to a glass of warm water and drink the solution in bare stomach early in the morning. This will help you to lose the extra pounds.

2. Pour 3 teaspoon lime juice in a cup of water. Add some honey and half teaspoon pepper powder to the solution. Stir and drink 2 times daily. This is a beneficial anti-obesity treatment.

3. Consume 1-2 ripe tomatoes in breakfast instead of other food items. This will treat obesity effectively.

4. Immerse 4-5 leaves of Indian plum in water and keep overnight. In the morning strain the solution and drink the liquid in empty stomach to get rid of excess fat.

5. Consume plentiful cabbage salad. This is an effective home remedy for obesity.

6. Drinking green tea is a solution to obesity problem.

7. Soak 1-2 tablespoons of horse gram in water overnight. In the morning, drink the concoction in empty stomach after filtering. This helps to deal effectively with obesity problem.

8. Extract fresh juice of carrot, add some water and churn the mixture in a blender. Strain and drink the juice to get relief from obesity problem.

9. Mix some honey with ginger paste and take it with half teaspoon of natural chebulic myroblan extracts. This is a useful obesity remedy.

10. Consume 10-12 curry leaves in the morning. This yields good results in treating obesity.

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Alzheimer ? Symptoms and Causes of Alzheimer

October 16, 2011     No comments

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906. Scientists have learned a great deal about Alzheimer’s disease in the century since Dr. Alzheimer first drew attention to it.

Alzheimer’s disease begins slowly. It first involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care.

Symptoms of Alzheimer

People with Alzheimer’s experience difficulties communicating, learning, thinking and reasoning – problems severe enough to have an impact on an individual’s work, social activities and family life.

Loss of judgment. Solving everyday problems, such as knowing what to do if food on the stove is burning, becomes increasingly difficult, eventually impossible. Alzheimer’s is characterized by greater difficulty in doing things that require planning, decision making and judgment.

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An impaired ability to carry out motor activities (such as combing their hair) despite intact motor abilities, sensory function and comprehension of the required task (apraxia)

Mood and behavior changes (rapid mood swings, emotional outbursts, personality changes, increased fear or suspicion)

Memory worsens, words are used more and more inappropriately, basic self-care skills are lost, personality changes, agitation develops, can’t recognize distant family or friends, has difficulty communicating, wanders off, becomes deluded and may experience hallucinations.

Language problems (forgetting the names of objects, mixing up words, difficulty completing sentences)

They begin to have problems speaking, understanding, reading, or writing. Later on, people with AD may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, patients need total care.

Disorientation — It’s normal to forget the day of the week or where you’re going. People with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on the street where they live, forget where they are and how they got there, and not know how to get back home.

Misplacing Items — Anyone can temporarily misplace a wallet or key. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places — an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.

Causes of Alzheimer

Family history is another risk factor. The disease does seem to run in some families. However, fewer than 10% of cases of Alzheimer disease are familial. Familial Alzheimer disease often occurs at a younger age, between ages 30 and 60 years. This is called early-onset familial Alzheimer disease.

Possible role of tangles: The internal support structure for brain neurons depends on the normal functioning of a protein called tau. In people with Alzheimer’s, threads of tau protein undergo alterations that cause them to become twisted.

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