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Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can affect anyone—even people who are famous. Here is a list of celebrities, athletes, writers, and other public figures you may not know were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Actors, Actresses, and Film Mabel Albertson, actor (1901-1982)Dana Andrews, actor (1909-1992)Estelle Getty, actress (1923-2008)Charles Bronson, actor, film director (1921-2003)James Doohan, actor (1920-2005)Arlene Francis, actor (1946-1986)Mike Frankovich, film producer (1909-1992)Rita Hayworth, actress (1918-1987)Peter Falk, actor (1927-2011)Charlton Heston, actor and political activist (1923-2008)Mervyn Leroy, director (1900-1987)Jack Lord, actor (1920-1998)Burgess Meredith, actor (1907-1997)Edmond O’Brien, actor (1915-1985)Arthur O’Connell, actor (1908-1981)Molly Picon, actor (1898-1992)Otto Preminger, director (1905-1986)Harry Ritz, performer (1907-1986)Sean Connery, actor (1930-2020)Simon Scott, actor (192001991)Irving Shulman, screenwriter (1913-1995)Aaron Spelling, producer (1923-2006)Evelyn Keyes, actress (1916-2008)Robin Williams, actor (1951-2014)Joanne Woodward, actress (1930-) Sports Joe Adcock, baseball player (1927-1999)Tom Fears, professional football player and coach (1922-2000)Gordie Howe, hockey player (1928-2016)Marv Owen, baseball player (1906-1991)Bill Quackenbush, professional hockey player (1922-1999)Sugar Ray Robinson, boxer (1921-1989)Betty (Robinson) Schwartz, Olympic gold medal winner in track events (1911-1999)Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee Volunteers basketball coach (1952-2016) Musicians Rudolph Bing, opera impresario (1902-1997)Tony Bennett, singer (1926-) Glen Campbell, country music star (1936-2017)Casey Kasem, DJ and radio personality (1932-2014)Perry Como, singer, entertainer (1912-2001)Aaron Copland, composer ( 1900-1990)Thomas Dorsey, singer (1899-1993)John Mann, songwriter (1962-2019)Steve Lawrence, singer (1935-)Kay Swift, composer (1897-1993)Malcolm Young, AC/DC musician (1953-2017) Artists, Designers, and Chefs James Brooks, artist (1906-1992)Joyce Chen, chef (1917-1994)Willem de Kooning, artist (1904-1997)Louis Féraud, fashion designer (1921-1999)Norman Rockwell, artist (1894-1978) Politicians and Activists Carroll Campbell, Former Republican Senator (1940-2005)Barry Goldwater, Senator of Arizona (1909-1998)Raul Silva Henriquez, Roman Catholic cardinal, human rights advocate (1907-1999)Rosa Parks, activist for equal rights (1913-2005)Ronald Reagan, 40th President of USA (1911-2004)Margaret Thatcher, prime minister of the United Kingdom (1925-2013Harold Wilson, prime minster of the United Kingdom (1916-1995) Authors, Writers, and Journalists Abe Burrows, author (1910-1985)Ross MacDonald, author (1915-1983)Gabriel García Márquez, author (1927-2014)Christopher Durang, playwright (1949-)Robert Bly, poet and activist (1926-2021)Ben Bradlee, journalist (1921-2014)Iris Murdoch, author (1919-1999)Pauline Phillips, Dear Abby advice columnist (1918-2013)Alfred van Vogt, science fiction writer (1912-2000)E....

To understand the term central sensitization, it helps to first break the words apart. Central, in this context, refers to the central nervous system, which comprises the brain and nerves of the spinal cord. This system regulates how your body responds to signals from the rest of the body. Sensitization is a gradual change in how your body reacts to a particular substance or stimuli. In the immune system, sensitization results in an allergy....

Comfort care is a form of medical care that focuses on relieving symptoms and optimizing comfort as patients undergo the dying process. When a patient can no longer benefit from curative treatment, comfort care can allow a better quality of life at the end of life. What Makes Comfort Care Unique Unlike almost every other form of medical care, comfort care does not seek to cure or aggressively treat illness or disease....

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia share many symptoms. For instance, depression is a common symptom in both conditions and may be a result of the disease process itself, a consequence of having such a debilitating disease, or a little bit of both. Other commonly shared symptoms include: FatiguePainSleep disturbancesCognitive problemsHeadaches and migrainesBladder and bowel problemsNegative impact on quality of life and ability to perform everyday activities This overlap in symptoms may confuse a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis, especially with someone already living with one of these conditions....

It might surprise you to find that you get little support from your friends and relatives after going gluten-free, whether it’s because you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, or because you feel better gluten-free even without an official diagnosis. Unfortunately, although many people’s loved ones rally around them—especially if they’ve been sick in an obvious way for a long time—others adopting the gluten-free diet experience clueless comments and even derisive, snide remarks....

If you’ve been diagnosed with a skin cancer, your physician may have presented you with various treatment options, such as skin cancer excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, cryotherapy, and electrodesiccation and curettage (abbreviated as ED&C, EDC or ED+C). For certain types of skin cancers, the electrodesiccation and curettage may be selected. Electrodesiccation and curettage are a procedure performed in the office setting by dermatologists and other physicians for treatment of pre-cancers and skin cancers....

Marfan syndrome is a common inherited disorder of the connective tissue. About 1 person in 5,000 to 10,000 is born with Marfan syndrome. This condition commonly affects the skeletal system, heart, blood vessels, and eyes. People with Marfan syndrome, especially those who have significant involvement of the cardiovascular system, may have to limit their physical activity—but most can still remain active and participate in at least some competitive sports. Potential Risk of Athletic Activities People with Marfan syndrome are usually quite tall and thin, and their arms and legs are longer than normal....

Human center of gravity is a term that has implications for all things related to posture, including issues such as swayback, the design of posture exercise programs, and much more. Gravity is a downward pull or force that the earth exerts on your body. Your center of gravity is the point where the mass of the body is concentrated. Believe it or not, your center of gravity can be located outside your body....

Ordinary houseflies can pick up SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and carry the virus for up to 24 hours, according to a new study. But experts say you shouldn’t worry about contracting the virus from pesky bugs this summer. Key Takeaways Researchers found that houseflies can carry the virus that causes COVID-19.The flies may carry the virus for up to 24 hours after being exposed.Infectious disease experts say people should not be worried about contracting COVID-19 from flies....

We have all done it at some point in our lives: broken our normal sleep amount into several separate periods. For example, you fall asleep on the couch in the evening for several hours, wake to watch the late news, and then go to bed for the remainder of the night. But what if you sleep this way every day – or every night? How do these divided sleep periods affect the quality of your sleep?...

A physical therapist is a specialist trained to work with you to restore your activity, strength, and motion following an injury or surgery. Physical therapists can teach specific exercises, stretches, and techniques and use specialized equipment to address problems that cannot be managed without this specialized physical therapy training. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Physical therapists are trained to identify deficiencies in the biomechanics of the body. Working with a physical therapist can target specific areas of weakness in the way our bodies work....

The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique that involves pinching your nose and breathing out forcefully with your mouth closed. This can help slow your heart rate and temporarily increase pressure in the throat, sinuses, and inner ears. The Valsalva maneuver has several practical uses in medicine and in everyday life. For instance, it is often used to cure hiccups and help scuba divers adjust to water pressure changes. Cardiologists often recommend the Valsalva maneuver to patients who have episodes of certain kinds of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)....

Fortunately, most kids only get a few ear infections (called otitis media), if any, per year. But if your child gets recurrent infections, your pediatrician may recommend inserting ear tubes. Here’s what to know about how many infections warrant tubes, what your healthcare provider will take into consideration when suggesting them, and how to weigh the benefits and risks of this surgery. Why Babies and Children Are Prone to Ear Infections Babies and children are at higher risk of getting ear infections than adults because:...

Cholesterol is a vital substance that is produced by the liver to help support an immeasurable number of bodily functions. Cholesterol is most important for its role in making up the cell wall. It also serves as a precursor substance for many hormones and different coatings around special cells. Our body makes up all or most of the cholesterol we need to stay healthy, so we don’t need to consume too much in our diet....

Incisors are the four teeth located in the front of the upper and lower jaws, situated between the cuspids. We have a total of eight incisors. Generally, incisors have one root, while molars normally have two or three roots. The six teeth located at the front of the mouth in both the top (or maxillary) jaw and bottom (or mandibular) jaw that include the incisors and cuspids are collectively referred to as the anterior teeth....

The inferior nasal concha is a scroll-shaped, paired bone that rests at the lateral wall of the nasal cavity. It helps to filter and humidify the air that we breathe. The nasal conchae (plural of concha) are also sometimes called turbinates. Anatomy The inferior nasal conchae are a pair of bones, with one concha on either side, that separates the middle and lower nasal meatus, or nasal cavity. They are often described as being “spongy” bones....

An itchy sensation, also known as pruritus, is defined as a feeling of uncomfortable tingling on the skin’s surface. The tingling sensation is often relieved when the area is scratched. Scratching an itch can bring relief; however, too much scratching can also cause damage to the overlying skin. An itch over the chest area can have many potential causes, from dry skin to bug bites. While chest itching is not an emergency, if you notice severe symptoms—such as difficulty breathing or chest pain—you should seek urgent medical care as these symptoms can be severe....

For people seeking a more satisfying healthcare experience, narrative medicine may be the answer. A growing field in health care, this practice encourages patients to tell the story of their health so that healthcare providers can more thoroughly and effectively treat the condition at hand. In narrative medicine, healthcare providers strive to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and emotions likely to have influenced each patient’s health. By sharing your stories, you create a more complete picture of your illness and its impact on your life....

What does it mean to say that “A causes B?” If you think about it, it’s not so simple. When non-scientists talk about causality, they generally mean that the first event preceded the second in time and seemed to be related to its occurrence. Scientists, however, need to be a little clearer. They need to know if exposure to a toxin always makes people sick or only sometimes. They need to understand if a nasty symptom can be caused by one virus or several....

It is normal for women during and after puberty to have vaginal secretions. Certain secretions (such as cervical mucus) play an important role in helping women to become pregnant. It also plays a role in protecting a growing fetus. The amount, color, and texture of the discharge changes over the course of a woman’s monthly cycle. That said, however, abnormal vaginal discharge can be a sign of an infection. Many factors can play a role in the occurrence of vaginal infections and discharge....