I often reading about the mind and how to improve it, as well as how to increase your odds against dementia.  Here's something interesting from "Business Insider" on line last September. It's by Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press.

"Obesity in midlife has long been suspected of increasing the risk of Alzheimer's. Researchers at National Institutes of Health took a closer look and reported Tuesday that being overweight or obese at age 50 may affect the age, years later, when Alzheimer's strikes.  Among those who eventually got sick, more midlife pounds meant an earlier onset of disease."

So on the flip side, does that mean being trim in the 50s might stop or retard dementia?  No one knows the answer for sure, but it's suspected that it stacks the deck in your favor.  Neergaard goes on to say, "Maintaining a healthy BMI (body mass index) at midlife is likely to have lasting protective effects."  Anything over a BMI of 25 is considered overweight while obesity starts with a BMI of 30.

If you'd like to lose weight and keep it off, Shaklee's 180 Turnaround Kit program is worth considering.  It's a safe, solid way to reach your weight goal. The 180 products are shown above, though the new Shaklee Life Energizing Shake has replaced the 180 shake.  Check your catalog (p.84) or the website for more information.

 Another option, especially if you have only 10 or 15 lbs. to lose, would be the Vitalizing Plan.  It's the Life Shake plus Vitalizer, which is a very healthy 30-day box of vitamins strips.  The strips come in: Men's, Women's and Gold.  The Gold is for seniors over 50.  The Life Shakes are available in both soy (4 flavors) and non-soy (2 flavors).