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Positive attitude can cut dementia risk
January 20, 2009 — 2:10pm ET | By Anne Zieger
A new study suggests that if people are sociable and aren't prone to worry, they're less likely to succumb to dementia. The study is part of a growing body of research linking personality traits, lifestyle and Alzheimer's disease. Article
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