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Conscientious people are less prone to Alzheimer's

From this article Conscientious people are less prone to Alzheimer's:

“People who lead a good clean life -- those who are conscientious, self-disciplined and scrupulous -- appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Monday.”

And this:

“Wilson and colleagues defined conscientiousness in the study as people who control their impulses and are goal-directed. These people are often considered dependable.”

And this:

Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise

From this article, Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise:

“Obesity is a huge risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.

"People who are obese at 60 are twice as likely to develop dementia by the time they are 75.”

And this:

How blueberries help to keep the brain young

We attend to the health of our bodies in hopes of remaining vital in our later years. Part of that focus ought to be on the health of the brain especially for those who have a family history of declining cognitive ability in later years. Until the Alzheimer's wonder drug is developed we can help maintain our cognitive abilities with diet and exercise.

From this London Telegraph article, How blueberries help to keep the brain young:

Walnuts And Alzheimer's Disease

According an MSNBC report it has been projected that 1 out of 85 people will develop Alzheimer's disease. The number with the disease will quadruple by 2050.

Exercise Linked to Big Drop in Dementia Risk

From this NewScience.com article, Exercise linked to big drop in dementia risk, comes this quote:

"Regular exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the elderly by as much as 40%, according to a new study. And the effect is even more pronounced for those who are more frail, say the researchers".