Lam, Linda Chiu-Wa, Chan, Wai-chi, Leung, Tony, Fung, Ada Wai-Tung, Leung, Edward Man-Fuk

Background: Epidemiologic evidence suggests that cognitive and physical activities are associated with better cognition in late life. The present study was conducted to examine the possible benefits of four structured lifestyle activity interventions and compare their effectiveness in optimizing cognition for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).; Method and Findings: This was a 12-month […]

Ellis, Kathryn A., Rowe, Christopher C., Villemagne, Victor L., Martins, Ralph N., Masters, Colin L., Salvado, Olivier, Szoeke, Cassandra, Ames, David

The Australian Imaging Biomarkers and Lifestyle (AIBL) study is a longitudinal study of 1112 volunteers from healthy, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) populations who can be assessed and followed up for prospective research into aging and AD. AIBL aims to improve understanding of the pathogenesis, early clinical manifestation, and diagnosis of AD, and […]

Neville, Charlotte E., McCourt, Hannah J., McKinley, Michelle C., Lowis, Carole, Barrett, Suzanne L., McGuinness, Bernadette, Todd, Stephen, Lawlor, Brian, Gibb, Matthew, Coen, Robert F., Passmore, Anthony P., Woodside, Jayne V.

Objectives: A healthy lifestyle may help maintain cognitive function and reduce the risk of developing dementia. This study employed a focus group approach in order to gain insight into opinions of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients, caregivers (CG) and health professionals (HP) regarding lifestyle and its relationship with cognition. The qualitative data were used to […]