New research reveals that people who report higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lifetimes don’t actually exhibit lower levels of protein plaques and other signs of Alzheimer’s compared to those who don’t. But also found that staying mentally and socially active can push back the appearance of memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Keith Johnson, professor of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, led the research.
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