Stress linked to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A recently published long-term study revealed that chronic stress or multiple occurances of highly stressful events throughout one's life can cause dementia or Alzheimer's disease later in life.
Saint Dominic was born in Caleruega, Spain in 1170. His parents were members of the Spanish nobility and related to the ruling family. His father was Felix Guzman, and was the royal warden of the village. His mother, Bl. Joan of Aza, was a holy woman in her own right.
See also. 1  Arca di San Domenico: shrine containing the remains of Saint Dominic. 2  Vardapet; traveling preachers of the Armenian Church. 3  Mother Marie-Anastasie. 4  Pattern of Urlaur: local Irish feast to honor Saint Dominic. 5  Lives of the brethren: commissioned by the General Chapter of 1256 to document early Dominicans.