Can Healthy Lifestyles Combat Alzheimer’s Disease?
While medical experts have not been successful in discovering a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, recently released research supports the long-held belief that lifestyle choices play a pivotal role in reducing risks. The latest data is drawn from two longitudinal studies—the Chicago Health and Aging Project (CHAP) and the Memory and Aging Project (MAP)—funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The combined data pool included nearly 3,000 participants. Researchers scored each participant on five healthy lifestyle factors, including: 1. Physical activity. At least 150 minutes of