Alzheimer's Disease News, Articles & InformationA regularly updated blog about Alzheimer's disease with news, information and articles from around the world.Long Arms, Legs Linked To Lower Alzheimers Risk- May 20, 2008 Arm and leg length may predict an individuals risk of Alzheimer&8217;s disease and other dementias according to a study published on May 6 in the journal Neurology. The study found that longer arms and greater height at the knee reduced Alzheimer&8217;s disease risk by a small, but significant amount. American researchers analyzed 2,798 individuals with a ...http://healthhubs.net/alzheimers/long-arms-legs-linked-to-lower-alzheimers-risk/ Ibuprofen And Other NSAIDs May Help Prevent Alzheimers- May 15, 2008 People who regularly take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID&8217;s) for more than five years are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer&8217;s disease according to a study published this month in the journal Neurology. The study found that certain NSAID&8217;s, in particular ibuprofen, cut the risk of Alzheimer&8217;s disease by almost 50% however other NSAID&8217;s including aspirin and ...http://healthhubs.net/alzheimers/ibuprofen-and-other-nsaids-may-help-prevent-alzheimers/ Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk By 30% Or More- May 6, 2008 A recent study has found that just fifteen minutes of exercise, three days a week may be enough to reduce an individuals risk of developing Alzheimer&8217;s disease and other dementias by more than 30%. The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine in January 2006, analyzed 1,740 people over the age of 65 who ...http://healthhubs.net/alzheimers/regular-exercise-reduces-dementia-risk-by-30-or-more/ High Saturated & Trans Fat Intake Boosts Alzheimers Risk In Later Life- May 2, 2008 Dietary fat intake, particularly in the form of saturated and trans fat leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer&8217;s disease and other forms of dementia according to recent evidence. In February 2003, a study was published in the journal Archives of Neurology that linked the consumption of both saturated and trans fats with an increased risk ...http://healthhubs.net/alzheimers/high-saturated-trans-fat-intake-boosts-alzheimers-risk-in... |