According to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine, as mentioned in the AARP Bulletin for February 2007, two tests, in the developmental process, may enable detection of Alzheimer’s in the earliest, and therefore most treatable, stages.
When these tests, further described in the Bulletin and original article, are taken together, doctors might be able to diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier with an accuracy of 90 percent.
This report is an example of still more research that’s being done to find out what causes Alzheimer’s, how to detect it, and hopefully how to prevent or cure it.
(When checking out the AARP Bulletin report, scroll …read more

According to an article in Friend to Friend, a publication of Bankers Life and Casualty Company, one tip for brain health is starting a new hobby.  In the newsletter, they  mentioned that a 2003 study by the New England Journal of Medicine indicated a lower risk of dementia when people participated in leisure/recreational activities.
If you’re already involved in a hobby, you might want to start an new one.  It’s difficult for me to imagine people who aren’t interested in some type of hobby.  I’ve always had hobbies and interests; some have turned into small businesses.
However, if you find it difficult …read more