What new Alzheimer's research means for today's Baby Boomers

Radical new thinking in the field of Alzheimer's study holds out the hope that literally millions of Baby Boomers could be diagnosed and possibly treated before the disease's devastation takes effect. While this is good news for middle-aged Americans, it's even better news for certain medical-industry companies, which stand to reap significant profits. Unfortunately, though, the byzantine public-private system of health insurance in this country means that insurers aren't likely to spend a penny on these potentially lifesaving actions.