Kikar Hashabat discusses the connection between faith and Alzheimers.
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Below is a rough translation of an excerpt.
Dr. Tali, director of a women's psychiatric clinic director talks about the connection between faith in G-d to the possibility of disease prevention, or postponement of the emergence of the disease.
Numerous studies indicate that people who believe, studyTorah and recite blessings and prayers regularly, carry out a cognitive training - a proven activity which helps prevent disease and slow its progress.
Additiionally the doctor notes that the believing public lifestyle including community life and society is an important factor in preserving cognitive abilities. Beyond that, it's a lifestyle characterized by generally avoiding alcoholic drinks and cigarettes, known factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
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