Alzheimer’s & Idea Rich Writing

Years ago I read an article in my local newspaper, The West Australian, about a study done on nuns and the journals and/or diaries they kept, looking for clues to detect Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve been searching for any information about this study for a little while this afternoon. Well, I finally found this link, which makes interesting reading. Seems my memory isn’t so good, either. The study was on autobiographical samples the nuns wrote in their youth.

Still, I think the study, and others since, suggest keeping our brains excited by learning new things, writing letters, journal and blog entries that are rich in ideas and detail will go a long way towards keeping this degenerative disease from developing. Along with keeping ourselves in general good health it’s certainly not going to hurt and is bound to make life more interesting, anyway. Keeping a journal is one way you can work at keeping your brain fired up and in constant use.

Heather
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