Released on: October 28, 2008, 12:14 am

Press Release Author: Kirti K. Khalsa

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: A recent study demonstrates that staying active through
mental and social activity reduces the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
This has been a focus of the non-profit Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation
since 1993.

Press Release Body: Tucson, AZ ( IllinoisPressRelease ) October 28, 2008 -A recent
study published in the September 2008 issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal
of the Alzheimer's Association shows that men who stay active through mental and
social activities have a reduced chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation
(http://www.alzheimersprevention.org) is thrilled by these findings. Dharma Singh
Khalsa, M.D., Medical Director of the ARPF says, "Since 1993, we have encouraged
physical, mental, and social activities as a way to lower the risk of developing or
worsening Alzheimer's disease."

In this latest study, researchers at Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public
Health and Duke University followed 147 pairs of male twins for 28 years, and
tracked their development of dementia.

They found that participants who increased their midlife cognitive functioning had a
lower chance of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

The researchers divided cognitive activities into three categories, including:

--Category One: receptive activities such as watching television, listening to the
radio and music, going to the movies, the theatre and art museums.

--Category Two: novel activities like reading, studying for courses, and additional
work such as overtime shifts or other forms of employment.

--Category Three: intermediate novel activities including visiting friends and
family, going to parties, playing card games, and home-based hobbies.

Interestingly, the researchers noted that the twins who fared best were most
involved with intermediate exercises or exercises that combine mental and social
functions. Their findings simply add to a growing body of medical research linking
increased social and mental activities with lower rates of Alzheimer's disease.

The non-profit Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation suggests mental and
physical exercise as part of their 4 Pillar approach to keeping a healthy, active
brain. Those 4 Pillars are as follows:

1. Diet and Vitamins
2. Stress Management
3. Mind-Body Exercise
4. Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Khalsa adds: "Memory loss doesn't have to happen as we get older. In fact,
forgetfulness is not a normal part of aging. By following the 4 Pillars, everyone
can take strides to retain clear mental functioning and cognitive abilities well
into old age."

To discover more about prevention, treatment and research on Alzheimer's disease,
visit the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation online at
http://www.alzheimersprevention.org/.

The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation is a non-profit organization
dedicated to making information available from conventional, holistic, and
complementary medicine, to empower people to build healthy brains - information
which will ultimately lead to the eradication of Alzheimer's disease. Free
additional help can be found at http://www.alzheimersprevention.org/

Contact information
Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation
6300 E. El Dorado Plaza, Suite 400
Tucson, AZ 85715

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Web Site: http://www.alzheimersprevention.org

Contact Details: Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation
6300 E. El Dorado Plaza, Suite 400
Tucson, AZ 85715