Enews from the Alzheimer's Association
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Diet may play a role in maintaining brain health
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New research presented at AAIC 2017 found that healthy older adults who followed the Mediterranean or the similar MIND diet lowered their risk of dementia by a third. The idea that a healthy diet can help protect against cognitive decline isn’t new, said Keith Fargo, Alzheimer's Association director of scientific programs and outreach, but he added, “The size and length of these studies demonstrate how powerful good dietary practices may be in maintaining brain health and function."
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Alzheimer’s Association announces new study to test impact of lifestyle on preventing cognitive decline
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At AAIC 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of the U.S. study to PrOtect through a lifestyle INTErvention to Reduce risk (US POINTER), a $20 million, two-year clinical trial to test the ability of a multidimensional lifestyle intervention to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. The study will include physical exercise, nutritional counseling and modification, cognitive and social stimulation, and improved self-management of medical conditions. Recruiting for the study will begin in 2018.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
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