People who have weakened muscles are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease symptoms, according to a study published in the Archives of Neurology (Vol. 66. No. 11, November 2009). Researchers came to this conclusion after analyzing 900 seniors for their muscle strength. Their findings suggest that seniors with strong muscles are less likely to experience even mild memory loss that precedes the early Alzheimer's stages.
However, researchers say more studies are needed before they can conclude that having weak muscles actually causes Alzheimer's. What they are saying is that weakening muscles may be the first indication that a person is in the early Alzheimer's stages and that mental decline is a symptom that occurs later as the disease progresses. In other words, weak muscles may be a symptom of Alzheimer's rather than a cause.
Researchers theorize that Alzheimer's is caused by the build up of plaque which erodes the brain. Neurological damage caused by strokes are also thought to be another Alzheimer's cause. Researchers are recommending that seniors get checked for muscle strength to determine if they are at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease symptoms.
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