Stress and Alzheimers disease

A recent study done in England suggests that people who are stressed out and anxious are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who have calm, out-going personalities. It seems also that social behavior is a determinant with respect to Alzheimer's disease--those who are more sociable, and who interact with others are less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimers than those who are isolated and withdrawn. I don't know if this is true or not, but one theory they offer in this study is that stress and anxiety cause a chemical reaction in the body that is deleterious to the brain. A disheartening statistic they mention is that one out of three people develops dementia before they die. Makes one think that a world war, where so many of us get killed young, is not so terrible after all. At least we have a better chance of dying gloriously, and being well-remembered. If you want to read the article for your self: copy and past the following link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7833707.stm