About Alzheimer's Disease: Evidence for Dementia Prevention

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week's newsletter focuses on a conundrum when it comes to evidence for preventing or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease: while there is much enthusiasm about diet, exercise, brain activities and other lifestyle factors, there is also a humble realization that the scientific evidence is far from convincing. Evidence for Prevention Advice Slim As if to shoot down my emerging optimism about diet and lifestyle changes as prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease, a comprehensive analysis by an independent government panel has found ... Read more Does Mental Activity Help Prevent Alzheimer's? Staying mentally active may help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease by strengthening connections between brain cells and building up brain cell reserves...Read more Can Physical Exercise Help Prevent Alzheimer's? A great way to possibly reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease is through physical exercise. Starting and sticking with a regular exercise program is often the most difficult lifestyle change we try to make. Read more Summary of Alzheimer's Prevention Strategies When discussing the prevention of Alzheimer's, it's important to remember that there is no "vaccine" against the disease, nor is it guaranteed that prevention strategies will work. Read more Alzheimer's Disease Ads Dementia Care with Dementia Alzheimers Disease Caring for Dementia Aging and Dementia Featured Articles Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement