Alzheimer; News from the web:

You need to read the full article but really there is still no conclusive evidence of preventative measures that are sure fire.

Research data showed that occupational complexity in early life was associated with greater white matter integrity, meaning fewer signs of aging and higher processing speed and executive function in mid-life.

But it is not clear whether a more complex job causes these signs or white matter complexity influences career choice. It is also too early to tell whether the study participants are going to develop Alzheimer’s disease over time, but the team will continue to monitor them.

 

The data presented certainly point to exercise, cognitive training, and cognitive complexity in daily life as all having a positive influence in preventing decline in old age. But do scientists know anything about the underlying causes?

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