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''See also:'' [[Alzheimer's disease and prevention]] and [[Cognitive decline and diet]]

''See also:'' [[Alzheimer's disease and prevention]] and [[Cognitive decline and diet]]

There are a number of suspected causes for Alzheimer's disease.<ref name="mayocause">[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161/DSECTION=causes Alzheimer's disease - causes, Mayo Clinic]</ref> The most likely cause for Alzheimer's disease is a prion-like protein called beta amyloid. It accumulates in the brain and disrupts communication between brain cells. <ref>https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327412</ref> According to the Mayo Clinic, researchers believe for most people suffering from the disease, genetics, lifestyle, gender and environmental factors are possible contributors.<ref name="mayocause"/>

There are a number of suspected causes for Alzheimer's disease.<ref name="mayocause">[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161/DSECTION=causes Alzheimer's disease - causes, Mayo Clinic]</ref> The most likely cause for Alzheimer's disease is a prion form of a protein called beta amyloid. It accumulates in the brain and disrupts communication between brain cells. <ref>https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327412</ref> According to the Mayo Clinic, researchers believe for most people suffering from the disease, genetics, lifestyle, gender and environmental factors are possible contributors.<ref name="mayocause"/>

After the age of 65, the chance of developing the disease double every five years. The Mayo Clinic reported that almost fifty percent of those people who are 85 years or older are affected.<ref name="mayo">[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161/DSECTION=risk-factors Alzheimer's disease: risk factors] mayoclinic.com, retrieved September 11, 2011</ref>

After the age of 65, the chance of developing the disease double every five years. The Mayo Clinic reported that almost fifty percent of those people who are 85 years or older are affected.<ref name="mayo">[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161/DSECTION=risk-factors Alzheimer's disease: risk factors] mayoclinic.com, retrieved September 11, 2011</ref>