Intensive Lifestyle Changes Offer Hope for Stabilizing Alzheimer's Symptoms: Study Suggests Vegan Diet, Exercise, and Stress Management Techniques May Improve Cognitive Abilities for Some Early-Stage Patients
Approximately 6.9 million Americans aged 65 or older have dementia related to Alzheimer's disease.
A study published in Alzheimer's Research and Therapy suggests intensive lifestyle changes may help stabilize dementia symptoms for some early-stage Alzheimer's disease patients.
Intervention group adopted vegan diet, walked or did strength exercises, practiced stress management techniques.
Lifestyle changes may offer alternative approach for managing symptoms, but not all individuals will experience cognitive improvements.
Majority of intervention patients experienced cognitive improvements compared to control group.
A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer's Research and Therapy suggests that intensive lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, consistent exercise, and stress management techniques, may help stabilize dementia symptoms for some early-stage Alzheimer's disease patients. The study enrolled 51 participants between the ages of 45 and 90 with Alzheimer's disease. The intervention group adopted a vegan diet rich in complex carbohydrates, walked or did strength exercises for at least 30 minutes three times a week, and practiced stress management techniques such as yoga, breathing exercises, stretching, and support groups.
The findings showed that the majority of intervention patients experienced improvements in their cognitive abilities compared to the control group who did not alter their habits. The study's lead author stated that intensive lifestyle changes rather than moderate ones seem to be required for cognitive improvement in those suffering from early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Approximately 6.9 million Americans aged 65 or older have dementia related to Alzheimer's disease, making it a significant public health concern. While there are currently two FDA-approved drugs for treating Alzheimer's, Leqembi and Aduhelm, lifestyle changes may offer an alternative approach for managing symptoms.
It is important to note that not all individuals with Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive improvements through lifestyle changes. However, maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and practicing stress management techniques can contribute to overall brain health and potentially slow the progression of dementia symptoms.
A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy found that intensive lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, consistent exercise, and stress management techniques, may help stabilize dementia symptoms in some early-stage Alzheimer’s disease patients.
Approximately 6.9 million Americans aged 65 or older have dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease.
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]A study published in the journal Alzheimer's Research and Therapy found that intensive lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, consistent exercise, and stress management techniques, may help stabilize dementia symptoms in some early-stage Alzheimer's disease patients.[
Approximately 6.9 million Americans aged 65 or older have dementia related to Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease can be split into two subgroups: familial and sporadic. 95% of Alzheimer's patients have the sporadic form, which is influenced by environmental, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors.
Two individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's claim to have reversed their symptoms through lifestyle changes. These claims are based on participation in a clinical trial exploring the effects of intensive lifestyle changes on mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Carrying one copy of the ApoE4 gene variant is associated with a three to four times increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. Carrying two copies increases the risk up to 12-fold.
Improved heart health and increased cardiovascular activity have improved Alzheimer's symptoms, as poor heart health could increase the risk of Alzheimer's by limiting brain cell energy and oxygen supply.
Good sleep hygiene has been recommended to improve sleep patterns, as some studies show that sleep deprivation is linked to Alzheimer's. However, recent research questions the role of sleep in flushing away toxic proteins like amyloid.
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]Alzheimer's disease can be split into two subgroups: familial and sporadic. 95% of Alzheimer's patients have the sporadic form, which is influenced by environmental, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors.[
Two individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have reversed their symptoms through lifestyle changes.
Carrying one copy of the ApoE4 gene variant is associated with a three to four times increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Improved heart health and increased cardiovascular activity have improved Alzheimer’s symptoms, as poor heart health could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s by limiting brain cell energy and oxygen supply.
Good sleep hygiene has been recommended to improve sleep patterns, as some studies show that sleep deprivation is linked to Alzheimer’s. However, recent research questions the role of sleep in flushing away toxic proteins like amyloid.
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The author expresses a clear bias towards the idea that lifestyle changes can reverse Alzheimer's symptoms. The title of the article itself implies this bias. The author also uses language that depicts the two individuals in the article as having 'conquered' or 'beaten' Alzheimer's, further emphasizing this bias. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from the individuals who claim to have reversed their symptoms compared to any opposing viewpoints or expert opinions.
Nicholls highlighted physical activity and dietary changes as paramount to his journey.
The pair have detailed their journey in a CNN documentary The Last Alzheimer’s Patient.
These lifestyle changes had significant effects on Nicholls’s life. In just nine weeks, he lost almost 10kg and 80% of his body fat and reduced his fasting blood sugar levels.
Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes.
Zerbe said that she feels ‘much better’ than she did before taking part in the trial five years ago, when she was diagnosed with the disease.
A combination of daily lifestyle habits can improve brain function for those with early signs of Alzheimer’s.
A deficiency in key vitamins like B12 is associated with signs of dementia.
Reducing stress by practicing mindfulness and relaxation can improve memory and emotional resilience.
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Intensive lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, consistent exercise, and stress management techniques, may help stabilize dementia symptoms in some early-stage Alzheimer’s disease patients.
Previous research endorses the power of connection, exercise, and an anti-inflammatory diet for keeping the brain sharp and engaged.
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The article discusses a study that shows the potential benefits of lifestyle changes for those with early Alzheimer's. It provides specific details on the interventions and their effects without making any formal or informal fallacies. However, there is an appeal to authority and some inflammatory rhetoric.
Tammy Maida, 67, experienced memory loss symptoms in her late 50s such as forgetting where she parked her car and losing track of belongings.
Mike Carver, 71, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at age 64 and doctors suggested putting affairs in order.
Both Maida and Carver participated in a clinical trial using lifestyle interventions that showed cognitive improvement for some people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
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]The study involved 51 patients with Alzheimer's disease between the ages of 45 and 90 who were offered a vegan diet[
Approximately 6.9 million Americans aged 65 or older have dementia related to Alzheimer's disease.
Study suggests lifestyle changes may reduce symptoms of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease
