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I recently came across this highly interesting article on Alzheimer’s research.

ScienceDaily (2008-06-25) — An anti-inflammatory drug may help restore brain function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to an animal study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

The medical profession is constantly discovering new data that will hopefully, one day lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Until then arming yourself with the knowledge to recognize the symptoms and on how to live preventatively remains our best defense against Alzheimer’s and most other debilitating diseases..

And let’s face it your health is your responsibility. Bad lifestyle choices are your fault, nobody elses.

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Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the big mysteries to us and the medical world, there is no cure for it and if you live long enough the odds against you are not favorable enough, at least in my opinion.

Have a look at these 8 possible protective factors (some rather controversial):

** HRT
** smoking (protective, due to nicotine)
** vegetarian diet and monounsaturated fatty acids (e.g. olive oil)
** vitamin C and E supplementation
** use of benzodiazepine drugs (e.g. Valium)
** use of anti-inflammatory drugs
** red wine intake
** calcium and silicon levels in drinking water

As you can see both the protective and risk factors in contracting Alzheimer’s revolves largely around your lifestyle.

See the section on Alzheimer’s on this blog for more information, 10 warning signs and a holistic approach.

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With studies claiming the you have a 50% chance of developing Alzheimer’s the older you get, coupled with the fact that we are actually experiencing higher levels of longevity, it is wise to know the odds, isn’t it?

Familiarize yourself with these risk factors (some rather controversial), tomorrow we’ll feature 8 possible protective factors:

** head injury
** hypothyroidism
** advanced maternal age
** low educational attainment
** vascular risk factors (hypertension, raised LDL cholesterol, etc.)
** history of depression
** zinc deficiency or exposure
** stress
** solvent exposure (especially exposure in industry)
** HSV -1 exposure (herpes simplex 1 virus can cause brain damage)
** aluminum exposure
** elevated plasma homocystiene
** thiamine deficiency

When you have a look at these risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s you cannot help but notice how many are somehow related to our lifestyles. Specifically nutrition!

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