Bad Habits Increase Risk of Alzheimers


	Bad Habits Increase Risk of Alzheimers

abailart

4-18-2008 3:58 AM

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alzheimers

abailart says:

I hope it goes without saying that a risk increase is not to be confused with causes which are many and still largely unknown. These are longitudinal studies rather than laboratory research.

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4-18-2008 4:14 AM

Aribeth

I don't smoke,I don't drink.I am a good girl...

4-18-2008 2:02 PM

carrerinyes

I hear uncle Al knocking at my door - loudly!

4-22-2008 6:39 PM

wiganfootie

Dont smoke but i drink is there hope for me?

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A study of 900 people aged over 60  found early onset was most likely in those who also had a high-risk gene.
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