Evidence Is Encouraging but Insufficient That Three Interventions Might Slow Cognitive Decline and the Onset of Dementia

Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity all show modest but inconclusive evidence that they can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, but there is insufficient evidence to support a public health campaign encouraging their adoption, says a new report from the National Academies. Additional research is needed to further understand and gain confidence in their effectiveness. Although the strength of evidence does not warrant aggressive public health campaigns, it does suggest that information should be made available to the interested public. It is appropriate to provide accurate information about the potential impact of these three interventions where people can access it, such as on websites, as well as for public health practitioners and health care providers to include mention of the potential cognitive benefits of these interventions when promoting their adoption for the prevention or control of other diseases and conditions. Read More
Source: News from the National Academies - Category: Science Source Type: news