There are a lot of things out there that are blamed for the devastating neurological disease, but what exactly causes Alzheimer”s.
Scientists can describe what it is, sort of, but they certainly don’t know what causes it.  As in any case where we don’t have a clear idea of what’s going on, a number of potential “causes” are popular.  Aluminum (like the kind in 12 oz cans and anti-perspirant) is a pretty popular villain, as well as copper.  I even had an girlfriend once who refused to eat pork on the grounds that it was linked to the disease.  A new report coming out of the US has just added another potential source of the problem: loneliness.  Apparently loneliness, or more specifically feeling lonely can up to double your chances of developing Alzheimer’s.
Does that mean that having imaginary friends could prevent it?