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Old 07-21-2012, 01:23 PM
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This is an easy and interesting read, by Jean Carper, a veteran science writer. You'll learn about all the things you should and shouldn't be doing, as Alzheimer's is largely brought about or prevented by lifestyle. As I have said before: We usually (not always) get the health we promote. The only catch is that one needs to be flexable and open to change. In other words, it's not all about taking pills.
Oh? What about genes? There are genes related to Alzheimer development. There may indeed be ways to help slow or maybe even prevent, late onset of the disease....watch out for head injuries, get plenty of exercise, eat well and stay happy, but have these methods been shown to always work???

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