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Nobody likes Alzheimer\u2019s. It\u2019s this nasty disease that can cause a loss of memory, and there isn\u2019t a magic potion that\u2019ll rid you of it. And Alzheimer\u2019s just became even more disturbing.<\/p>\nNobody likes Alzheimer\u2019s. It\u2019s this nasty disease that can cause a loss of memory, and there isn\u2019t a magic potion that\u2019ll rid you of it. And Alzheimer\u2019s just became even more disturbing.<\/p>\n
You see, researchers have recently uncovered a startling fact: there\u2019s a previously undiscovered type of Alzheimer\u2019s disease with a different set of symptoms that can easily be mistaken for other psychological problems! Like a stealth bomber, this kind of Alzheimer\u2019s isn\u2019t so easily detected. Kind of scary.<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t let that keep you up at night, tossing and turning.<\/p>\n
It is very common to find everyone, including doctors, associating Alzheimer\u2019s disease with memory problems. But a new study indicates that about 1 in 10 patients have a different type of Alzheimer\u2019s disease called Hippocampal Sparing Alzheimer\u2019s (HSP).<\/p>\n
Hippocampus is the region of the brain associated with memory. So this variation actually spares the patients from memory loss, but makes the diagnosis more difficult!<\/p>\n
\u201cEhh,\u201d you say, \u201cif memory isn\u2019t affected, why exactly should I be worried?\u201d Good question.<\/p>\n
So here\u2019s the catch: people with HSP have unique symptoms like angry outbursts, vision problems and bizarre behavior \u2013 all of which can easily be mistaken for psychological problems like hysteria or bipolar disorder. It is estimated that roughly 50 percent of the time, patients are misdiagnosed and prescribed completely different drugs that does nothing to help the prevailing condition. And that\u2019s just slightly worrisome.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the lowdown on what the research team from Mayo Clinic did:<\/strong><\/p>\n What\u2019s the take-home message of all this? Well, simply put, HSP is a type of Alzheimer\u2019s disease without memory loss but a different set of symptoms. There are warning signs to be on the lookout for, too, such angry or profane outbursts, vision problems, trouble with language, and difficulty with limb control.<\/p>\n And guys, I hate to break this to you, but men are more prone to be affected by this form of Alzheimer\u2019s disease and it has a tendency to set in earlier \u2013 in the late 50\u2019s or 60\u2019s.<\/p>\n But fortunately, there are steps you can take (literally!) to keep Alzheimer\u2019s at bay: walk for at least 30 minutes every day. Make sure you keep your blood pressure under control and your mind active by solving crosswords, word puzzles, math stuff and logical analysis. Sounds like fun, right?<\/p>\n\n