Daily Chores And Exercise Could Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

yeah, ok. my mother told me that changing diapers was good for my complexion.....

I don't mean to put a damper on these findings. But then how do explain my grandfather who was always active his whole life. Always doing chores. Tinkering, building, Heck even welding at the age of 82. But still ended up with Alzheimer. I don't know. I personally hope that these findings will lead in the right direction.

My hubby read online that if you look up stuff on Google each day and research things online,it helps some in keeping our minds sharp.Others do crossword puzzles.

Since we are sharing anecdotes let me tell you that my mother 92. Cleans cooks gardens cares for the dogs does her own banking. She has mild moments of confusion but no more than most 50 year olds. Probably genetics as well. I am greatfull. Again purely anecdotal.

Sadly this theory is disproved with my MIL who probably did more than almost anyone chores and exersize wise and has alzheimers terribly.

I agree with you. At my Moms Alzheimer/Dementia care facility, there were professors, dancers and other seniors that use to be active in their day. So sad, I hope they find a cure soon. My mother in law had it too. God Bless everyone who is dealing with a loved one now or who has lost one to this horrible disease.

vc, the article did specify "MAY." Funny thing, well not funny at all but the women I know who have or have died with Alzheimer's disease were all housewives who cooked and cleaned all their lives? And there have been or are 10-12 that I've known or known about. which renders this study weak in my opinion. Also the study doesn't specify much on the physical activity kinds or such. In otherwords, I'm sure a lot of money went into this study with not so very conclusive results.