NEW YORK: The study involved 1,260 persons over 60 years of age who had a slightly elevated risk for memory disorders. One group of the study participants was given conventional lifestyle counselling, while the other received counselling related to nutrition and exercise, as well as cognitive training and support for the management of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases.
A significant difference between the groups was observed in just two years. The risk of declined cognitive performance was 31% higher in the control group than in the group receiving enhanced counselling…