Learn How Alzheimer’s Creeped Into My Brain
Alzheimer's Biology, Alzheimer's Research, Research Andrea Van Wickle Alzheimer's Biology, Alzheimer's Research, Research Andrea Van Wickle

Learn How Alzheimer’s Creeped Into My Brain

Alzheimer's doesn't begin with memory loss. It begins silently 20 to 30 years earlier as changes in beta-amyloid, toxic oligomers, inflammation, and tau gradually damage the brain. This article explains the modern science behind Alzheimer's in clear, understandable language and shows how new blood tests, biomarkers, and treatments like Leqembi are transforming diagnosis, and offering hope for the future.

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Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

An Alzheimer's diagnosis can trigger overwhelming fear and endless worst-case scenarios. I know because I lived through it. Looking back, I wish I had spent less time worrying and more time planning for the future. In this article, I share how my perspective changed, why catastrophic thinking is so common, and a helpful video by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks that explains how to interrupt negative thought patterns. If you're newly diagnosed, this message offers hope and practical encouragement.

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