Research Finds Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Risk Of Alzheimer's

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July 20, 2011

According to a new study in the Lancet Neurology, physical inactivity and smoking are two major risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease in the United States.

Globally, the biggest contributing factor is low education with the others ranking a little lower.

Here & Now: Healthy eating, exercise can help prevent Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Guest:

Dr. Heather Snyder, senior associate director of medical and scientific relations, Alzheimer's Association.

This segment aired on July 20, 2011.