Alzheimer's impacts more than the brain, study finds
Alzheimer's disrupts nerves and blood vessels in fat tissue, affecting overall health.
Why it matters
- Alzheimer's disease impacts more than just the brain.
- Offers insights into why AD patients often suffer from other conditions.
By the numbers
- 30-74% of AD patients have hypertension.
- 6-24% have diabetes.
- 3-14% suffer from stroke.
The big picture
- Disrupts neurovascular bundles in fat tissue, impairing energy management.
- Suggests potential for better patient care by targeting autonomic dysfunction.
What they're saying
- Study co-authors highlight the importance of the nervous system-fat tissue connection.
- Potential for improving health outcomes by addressing autonomic dysfunction.
Caveats
- Study conducted in mice; human studies needed.
What’s next
- More research to confirm findings in humans.
- Potential new treatments targeting autonomic dysfunction.