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Originally Posted by pooh
One hypothesis is that those who have control issues, might just be more inclined to develop the disease. Then there have been studies that seem to indicate individuals with happy personalities may not exhibit signs of Alzheimer's even though upon autopsy, their brains showed the plaque that is seen in people with this disease.
Alzheimer's Risk Factors - Personality Could Play a Role | Peak Health Advocate |
Maybe we have it backwards...maybe the disease that ultimately ends with Alzheimer is what causes the personality type. Maybe the prions/tangles affect personality and not the other way around. It wouldn't be a precedent, there are infections that change animals behaviour that is well documented.