A recent study concludes that cardiorespiratory fitness has links to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in later life. For the full article click here: https://bit.ly/36cCL1w

Dr. Kaiser noted that the Lancet Commission 2020 report on Dementia prevention, intervention, and care describes 12 modifiable risk factors linked to 40% of cases of dementia worldwide.

“If they have more genetic risk, my patients need to focus on their cardiorespiratory fitness as part of their overall brain-healthy lifestyle — meaning:

• keeping physically fit
• eating a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables
• getting a good nights’ sleep
• having meaningful relationships
• maintaining a strong sense of social connectedness
• avoiding excess alcohol
• not smoking
• having opportunities to restore and reduce stress through meditation and other forms of self-care.”

The full results of the research will be presented at theAmerican Academy of Neurology’s 74th Annual Meeting, which takes place in Seattle, April 2–7, 2022, and virtually April 24–26, 2022.