Developing dementia is a common fear, especially for those who have seen a loved one go through the agonizing and progressive mental decline that Alzheimer's brings. We all want to maintain great memory, mental clarity and brain power throughout our life. Given that, here are three studies on Alzheimer's recently in the news:
High cholesterol in your 40's may increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's. A study researching the link between middle-age cholesterol and Alzheimer's risk looked at more than 9,000 people in northern California. It found that those with high cholesterol levels between ages 40 and 45 were about 50 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease decades later.
This study highlights why prevention is so important _ and that it is never too early to start thinking about making lifestyle changes. Forty-year-olds with elevated cholesterol may not feel that it is terribly important to decrease their cholesterol _ especially if they are in otherwise good health. But the young age of 40 may be exactly the time to start preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Exercising in your 50s and 60s can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Mayo researchers looked at more than 800 people as part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. They found that moderate physical exercise between the ages of 50 and 65 was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment
click here for the whole story
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment