I suggest wearing gloves when working with Aluminum.

I've read of some connections to Alzheimers and possible other connections.
I used to work in a manufacturing plant that used aluminum components - that's one reason I was looking for info about it yrs ago.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art7739.asp
http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic113.htm

and much more if interested -
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