article_snippet.sent: Mich. Though there are some controllable risk factors, certain people are genetically predisposed to these diseases, so Barr may simply be prone to both.
article_snippet.sent: The combination of the two is terrible.
article_snippet.sent: (Dr. Shanbom is not treating Barr, and does not know the specifics of Barr case.)
article_snippet.sent: The risk for both diseases goes up for everyone after age 60, with some people, especially African Americans, at higher risk in both diseases 40s.
article_snippet.sent: In the early stages, you can have either condition, but have no symptoms at all.
article_snippet.sent: There is no cure for either disease.
highlights_snippet.sent: The risk for both diseases goes up for everyone after age 60 .
  