Factors that may decrease risk

Three factors are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. These are not necessarily causes, but meaningful connections. They are:
* cognitive engagement, through literacy and social enrichment,
* physical activity later in life, and
* a diet low in saturated fat and high in vegetable intake.

In addition, light to moderate alcohol intake seems to be associated with reducing the Alzheimer's risk, but not for reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

There is not a consistent association involving the use of gingko biloba, beta-carotene, flavonoids, multivitamins or vitamins B12, C or E.

Read my previous post about what reduces risk (or doesn't)

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