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Physical activity, diet, and risk of Alzheimer disease

Authors :
Searmeas, Nikolaos
Luchsinger, Jose A.
Schupf, Nicole
Brickman, Adam M.
Consentino, Stephanie
Tang, Ming X.
Stern, Yaakov
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. August 12, 2009, Vol. 302 Issue 6, p627, 11 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate the benefits of physical activity along with diet on a lowered risk of Alzheimer Disease (AD). Results indicated that both a Mediterranean-type diet and increased physical activity were independently associated with a reduced risk of AD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
302
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.206624602