Friday, February 10, 2012

No Proof Lifestyle Changes Help Prevent Alzheimer's: Study

(Time) UPDATED 2010-06-23
An analysis by an independent government panel has found that there is not enough research to back the claim that games, puzzles, or eating a Mediterranean-style diet is enough to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease. The analysis did find that certain lifestyle factors--such as smoking, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, obesity, and certain genes--were weakly associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. Experts say that with a lack of sound preventive measures, it is best for people of all ages to adhere to continue to reduce the risk factors that are within their control.
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