Keep Your Brain Young

You're never too young to start preventing Alzheimer's disease. The more you stimulate your brain, the better you'll fare, says Elizabeth Edgerly, a spokesperson for the Alzheimer's Association. Research suggests ways to keep your brain fit:

1. Feast on fruits and veggies. In a study of 1836 elderly men and women, those who drank fruit or vegetable juice at least 3 times per week had a 75% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's than those who juiced up less than once a week.

2. Stay close to family and friends. In a a study of 2513 men, those with the least contact with friends and family in late life were nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia than those with the most social activity.

3. Get moving and raise a toast. In a study of 471 adult children of Alzheimer's patients, moderate drinkers and those who exercised regularly scored better on memory, problem-solving and other mental tasks than those who didn't drink or exercise.