Abstract

Evidence links lifestyle factors with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We report the first randomized, controlled clinical trial to determine if intensive lifestyle changes may beneficially affect the progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to AD.

Effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.  Dean Ornish, Catherine Madison, Miia Kivipelto, Colleen Kemp, Charles E. McCulloch, Douglas Galasko, Jon Artz, Dorene Rentz, Jue Lin, Kim Norman, Anne Ornish, Sarah Tranter, Nancy DeLamarter, Noel Wingers, Carra Richling, Rima Kaddurah-Daouk, Rob Knight, Daniel McDonald, Lucas Patel, Eric Verdin, Rudolph E. Tanzi & Steven E. Arnold.  Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy volume 16, Article number: 122 (2024)