What is known is that the risk factors for Alzheimer s (and many other forms of dementia) are something that can be managed: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, Type II diabetes,...

What is known is that the risk factors for Alzheimer s (and many other forms of dementia) are something that can be managed: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, Type II diabetes, a high-fat diet, and lack of exercise all contribute (Alzheimer s Association, 2010; Calon et al., 2008; Sweat, 2010).