Alzheimer Disease

New Alzheimer disease study results from Columbia University described

Published in Genetics and Environmental Law Weekly, September 12th, 2009

"Both higher adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and more physical activity have been independently associated with lower Alzheimer disease ( AD) risk but their combined association has not been investigated. To investigate the combined association of diet and physical activity with AD risk," scientists in the United States report.

"Prospective cohort study of 2 cohorts comprising 1880 community-dwelling elders without dementia living in New York, New York, with both diet and physical activity information available. Standardized neurological and neuropsychological measures were administered approximately every 1.5 years from 1992 through 2006. Adherence to a...

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Source: Genetics and Environmental Law Weekly (2009-09-12)

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