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Myth and reality about Alzheimer's disease

http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/About-dem...imer-s-disease

What’s most important to understand is that Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.

No treatment can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are learning, however, that lifestyle choices that keep mind and body fit may help lower the risk of developing the disease. These choices include being physically active; eating healthy foods including fresh fruits, vegetables and fish; keeping your brain challenged; reducing stress, keeping an eye on your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels; avoiding traumatic brain injury; and keeping socially active.

http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/About-dem...e/Risk-factors

Twice as many women get Alzheimer's disease than men. Many believe that it is in a large part a result of the changes to women's hormones at menopause, in particular the decline of the important hormone estrogen.