Over five million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's disease, but a new study shows that those who have a specific purpose and ambition in their life may cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by a stunning 52 percent. The study involved over 900 patients.
Dr. Mark Siegel, a FOX News contributor, commented on the research saying that Alzheimer's is a "build up of abnormal proteins in the brain. [Having a purpose in your life] cuts down on inflammation in the brain and cuts down on stress (which can cause Alzheimer's)."
Dr. Siegel also agreed that a person who already has Alzheimer's could benefit from gaining a life purpose or ambition and staying active--he noted that his own father seemed to be keeping "sharp" by doing things on the computer and writing emails.
Source: Breaking Christian News
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