Alzheimer's disease is an inherent, natural part of human brain aging: an integrated perspective.

ABSTRACT: Alzheimer disease is one of the most challenging demons in our society due to its very high prevalence and its clinical manifestations which cause deterioration of cognition, intelligence, and emotions - the very capacities that distinguish Homo sapiens from other animal species. Besides the personal, social, and economical costs, late stages of AD are vivid experiences for the family, relatives, friends, and general observers of the progressive ruin of an individual who turns into a being with lower mental and physical capacities than less evolved species. A human brain with healthy cognition, conscience, and emotions can succeed in dealing with most difficulties that life may pose. Without these capacities, the same person probably cannot. Due, in part, to this emotional impact, t

SUBMITTER: Ferrer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10209894 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature