October 25, 2012

Gene That's Usually Bad News Loses Its Punch If You Live to Your 90s




Gene That's Usually Bad News Loses Its Punch If You Live to Your 90s, Mayo Study Finds

A gene linked to the risk of developing Alzheimer's, heart disease and diabetes becomes less important to quality of life once people hit their 90s, a Mayo Clinic study shows. At that point, good friends and a positive attitude have a bigger impact, the researchers say. The findings are published this month in the Journal of American Medical Directors Association.