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Simple Lifelong Habits Can Cut Your Alzheimer's Risk by 38%, Study Finds


A lifetime of engaging with language and the written word – including reading books, writing, and learning languages – could be one of the best ways to keep your mind sharp and delay or prevent dementia, according to a new study.

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