New research published in the journal Neuron suggests stimulating cognitive activities may be more effective than exercise alone in protectingthebrain against Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at Decode Genetics in Iceland have found two genes in Icelanders that appear to improve the chances of living past 90 by protectingbrain cells from damage and disease.
"Instead of protectingthe health of its players, the NFL's response to this epidemic of brain injuries was to engage in a campaign of deceit and deception, actively concealing the risks players faced from repetitive impacts, " said Christopher Seeger and Sol Weiss, co-lead counsels for the former players.