Has medical science pretty much ruled out environmental factors as causing Alzheimers?
Well, not completely, but certainly not the factors like cooking with aluminum. A lot of work has been done. A huge amount of research and lots of studies have been done on those [like aluminum cookware] and they really haven’t borne out. All the scientists who are really expert in this are no longer giving this any consideration. Alzheimer’s is very akin to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease. That’s the basis for coronary disease and all kinds of strokes and peripherovascular problems, and it’s very clear that there are multiple risk factors. There’s no single cause of hardening of the arteries. The lipids involved — if you have a high LDL or high cholesterol, or low HDL, you’re going to be at increased risk. If you smoke you terribly increase your risk. Or if you have high blood pressure or diabetes. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you’re going to have trouble. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be frightening for many people. Can you describe the disease process and
