Name: What Causes Dementia?
Uploaded: 2015-02-27 00:00:00
Duration: 2 min 28 s
Description: Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.

What do we know about Alzheimer's and other diseases of the brain? As we age, how does the brain change and adjust?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," sheds light on the surprising capabilities of the childhood brain.

The Amazing Childhood Brain

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," investigates the timeless question of whether adolescents are better at multi-tasking than adults.

Are Teenagers Better at Multitasking?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.

Why Do Teenagers Sleep So Much?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.

The Teenage Brain and Mental Illness

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.

What Makes the Teenage Brain So Dangerous?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's Disease.

Are There Drugs To Prevent Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could potentially lead to Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.

Can A Blow To The Head Cause Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows us how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's Disease.

Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?

Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true 'cure' for depression.

Can We Really Cure Depression?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's Disease.

Do Genes Determine Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, expresses his view on how Alzheimer's can be eliminated in future generations.

How Do We Eradicate Alzheimer's?

The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.

Is There A Connection Between Alzheimer's And Parkinson's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's Disease.

How Many People In The U.S. Have Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how Alzheimer's can lead to death as well as how long one can live with the disease.

Is Alzheimer's A Deadly Disease?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.

Understanding Alzheimer's

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on Alzheimer's caregivers.

What Are The Burdens On The Alzheimer's Caregiver?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.

What Causes Dementia?

As we get older, is Alzheimer's Disease inevitable? Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, takes a look at the probability of developing the disease.

What Is Late On-Set Alzheimer's?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why all of us should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in our lives.

Is Epilepsy More Common Than We Think?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explains our current understanding of the human brain.

What Is Still Unknown About The Brain?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's And Dementia?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the pathology that will eventually lead to Alzheimer's Disease.

When Does Alzheimer's Begin To Develop?

The cure for Alzheimer's could be right around the corner. Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how we might reach this fundamental milestone.