Lifestyle linked with Alzheimer's

LONDON Scientists in Boston have reported a link between lifestyle habits and Alzheimer's Disease

LONDON Scientists in Boston have reported a link between lifestyle habits and Alzheimer's Disease. Preliminary findings from researchers suggest that people are more likely to contract Alzheimer's at an early age if they smoke heavily. For heavy smokers with a low genetic risk of getting the disease there also appeared to be a link between the earlier onset of Alzheimer's and alcohol consumption.

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