PHILADELPHIA: Cedars-Sinai neuroscience researchers are studying whether extensive changes in lifestyle among patients with mild cognitive impairment can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
The research comes amid a sharp rise in the numbers of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
“In this study, we hope to demonstrate that by combining healthy lifestyle choices during the early signs of aging, we can possibly slow or possibly prevent Alzheimer’s disease in patients at risk,” said Keith L.Black, MD, chair of Cedars-Sinai’s Department of Neurosurgery and director of the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute.
“There are recent studies that have shown that a healthy lifestyle – including diet, exercise, adequate sleep and mental activities – may preserve brain health and offer some protection from the disease,” Black added…