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@vijay26
It is a very interesting subject.
There is a family in Texas that every family member who is female eventually has Alzheimer’s. This has happened since they can remember , many generations ago.
It would be interesting if they find out why.
I wondered if it possibly could be contributed to a latent hereditary virus that is only present in females and awakens at a certain time.
However my neurologist discontinued the idea saying there is no evidence of this , still it is an interesting subject.
I also wonder why men are more subject to Lewy body disease .
The answer is out there somewhere, and I am sure it will be found eventually, when medical science becomes more advanced. Hopefully within our timeframe.
Hang tough everyone! Regards, Ashley