Interesting medical article online about a study published in the
Journal of Feline Medicine. It's about the development of Alzheimer's
Disease in kitties, based on research performed at the Universities of
Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Bristol and California.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=58305

IMO, a key passage (although I wonder if really Dr Moore intended to
say that a cat owner should share meals with their pet):

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Experts suggest that good diet, mental stimulation and companionship
can reduce the risk of dementia in both humans and cats. Dr Gunn Moore
explained: "If humans and their cats live in a poor environment with
little company and stimulation, they are both at higher risk of
dementia. However, if the owner plays with the cat, it is good for both
human and cat. A good diet enriched with antioxidants is also helpful
in warding off dementia, so a cat owner sharing healthy meals like
chicken and fish with their pet will benefit them both."
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