“Research into stem cell treatments for Huntington’s Disease has advanced considerably over the past decade. The main goal of this field is to develop methods of replacing or supporting brain cells that are damaged in HD. However, many questions remain to be answered before this is possible as a therapy. “.

Huntington’s Disease of America

“Huntington’s disease (HD) ranks as one of the most severe neurological disorders. This ultimately fatal disease causes both physical and mental symptoms that lead to progressively more severe disability. Thankfully, Huntington’s disease is rare in comparison to other conditions. According to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, today in America, approximately thirty thousand individuals are living with Huntington’s, while another 200 thousand are at risk. Risk comes solely from genetics, which means a person must inherit the disease and it cannot be transmitted or caused by environmental factors.”

healthprep.com

“Huntington’s disease is diagnosed in several stages. You can have a genetic test to determine whether you carry the gene that causes the disease, and you would also have a clinical diagnosis when you develop symptoms.   The condition is hereditary, and if one of your parents has Huntington’s disease, you have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene. Having the gene means that you will definitely eventually develop the condition.”

verywellhealth.com

“Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington’s disease has a broad impact on a person’s functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders.  Huntington’s disease symptoms can develop at any time, but they often first appear when people are in their 30s or 40s. If the condition develops before age 20, it’s called juvenile Huntington’s disease. When Huntington’s develops early, symptoms are somewhat different and the disease may progress faster.”.

MAYO CLINIC

“This is one time that the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” is particularly apt. It’s best to avoid high blood pressure altogether. Healthy lifestyle choices are a great place to start.  With proper treatment and management, you can control your blood pressure to help you live a long and healthy life.”.

American Heart Association (AHA)

“High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high.   Certain physical traits and lifestyle choices can put you at a greater risk for high blood pressure.  When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing factor to heart attack, stroke and other health threats.”.

American Heart Association  (AHA)