Alzheimer's: What Is Really in Your Control?

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, of the more than five million Americans with Alzheimer’s, approximately 200,000 individuals develop the disease before age 65 (younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease or YOAD). Additionally, barring a cure or some type of prevention, someone in the United States will develop the disease every 33 seconds. What do we do, just give up and give in? Or do we look for ways that may give us a better chance to get through our last years without signs and symptoms of this devastating disease? I say let’s fight.  Image: Thinkstock Read full article on HealthCentral about learning what you can when it comes to AD prevention: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Related articles Alzheimer's Risk Higher for Women: Why? Supplements Stopped Alzheimer's In Oxford Study People with Down Syndrome Heroes for Alzheimer's Research                Related StoriesAncient Technique Shown to Alter Brains of People with MCIThe Aging Digestive System: Maintaining Gut Health As You Age8 Dementia Activities Targeted toward Unique Interests 
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