What is the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease?
Lori La Bey talks with Dr Michael Hornberger, a Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the University of East Anglia in England. He is the author of the new book Tangled Up - The History and Science of Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn:
- How and who discovered Alzheimer’s disease?
- Is there a difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
- What happens to the brain when a person gets Alzheimer’s?
- What are some other forms of dementia?
- Is Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias genetic? If so, how do we find out or should we not bother looking into genetics for ourselves before symptoms?
- Are there any cures for any types of dementia?
- Are there genes that could reduce our risk, slow down the progression of dementia, or possibly prevent a form of it?
- Find out what you can expect to find in Michael’s book, What is the History and Science of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Watch the Video Interview Below
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Other Podcasts
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimers-disease/
Dementia Map
https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/13/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimer-8217-s-disease
Contact Michael Hornberger
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/michael-hornberger-0a25368b
Michaels Profile Page https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/michael-hornberger
Purchase Michael’s Book
Amazon https://a.co/d/iRX9aMz
Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tangled-up-michael-hornberger/1147245394
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
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