Lifestyle changes could help prevent the decline of cognitive function in people with early dementia, research finds. BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that affects thought and functioning and is the most common dementia type.
Researchers have been interested in finding out if there are ways to improve cognitive function among people with Alzheimer’s disease, as there is not yet a cure .
Results from a recent study indicate that certain lifestyle interventions may help improve or prevent the decline of cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
These lifestyle changes include stress management, exercise, and limiting meat consumption, among others.
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be devastating and discouraging. However, experts are determined to figure out how to best help people with Alzheimer’s disease, and recent research in this area is hopeful.
A recent study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy examined how intensive lifestyle interventions can help people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
In a 20-week intervention, researchers found that combining lifestyle interventions like following a plant-based diet, exercising, managing stress, and attending group support meetings may help improve cognitive function.
The results point to potential intervention paths to help people with early dementia or interventions to possibly prevent dementia. How Alzheimer’s disease affects health
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that results in brain changes and impacts over six million people in the United States alone.People with Alzheimer’s disease often experience a progressive decline in their cognitive function and memory. They may struggle with memory loss, personality changes, and declines in judgment. Alzheimer’s disease is also the most common dementia type, making it a particularly important area for research focus. Shannel Kassis Elhelou, Psy.D. , geropsychology and neuropsychology fellow at Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Wellness and Lifestyle Programs in Santa Monica, CA, who was not involved in the study, noted the following about Alzheimer’s disease to Medical News Today :“Alzheimer’s disease significantly impacts quality of life and function through progressive declines in memory, cognitive functioning (attention, processing speed, problem-solving, word finding), tasks of daily living […]
4 lifestyle changes may improve cognitive function, slow Alzheimer’s, study finds
