9 Things to Know about Beta Amyloid Protein, Plaque and Alzheimer's

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 9 Things to Know about Beta Amyloid Protein, Plaque and Alzheimer's Ever wonder what happens in the brain when Alzheimer's strikes? Me, too. Start by learning what beta-amyloid proteins are, what happens when they form plaques in the brain and why some recent research says they might not be so bad after all.   Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert 9 Things to Know about Beta Amyloid Protein, Plaque and Alzheimer's Plaques formed from beta-amyloid protein have been long cast as a guilty party in causing Alzheimer's. However, some research is now questioning this. Learn more by reviewing these 9 facts... Read more READ NOW Share After the Diagnosis: Practical Next Steps on Coping Know someone who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's? If so, they might experience some shock or indecision after receiving the diagnosis. Here are some practical tips for handling the challenge of a dementia diagnosis... Read more   READ NOW Share It's Not Always Dementia: Causes of Memory Loss Having a hard time remembering things? Yes, this is one a the early warning signs of dementia. However, there are many other reasons you might be experiencing memory lapses. Before you panic, review these possibilities... Read more   READ NOW Share Reducing and Responding to Pacing in Dementia Learn more about the causes of pacing in dementia, and how you can respond in a way that relieves his distress. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • How to Determine Whether or Not You Have Hypertension • Which Supplements Could Actually Help You Live Longer? • Why You Need to Start Eating Fermented Foods • Easy Tips for Enjoying Fitness on a Budget • How Indoor Cycling Can Boost Your Happiness Quotient • Treating Your Post-Exertional Malaise: What Options are Available? • The Best (Cheap and Easy) Foods for Weight Loss • CBT for ME/CFS: What's Behind the Controversy? Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved