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HeeYang Lee¹, DaWon Kim^1,2, Woogyeong Lee²

¹Integrated Science and Engineering Division, Yonsei University, Incheon, 21983, Republic of Korea.

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Summary

Preventing dementia involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. This review explores nonpharmaceutical interventions to delay or inhibit cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

Keywords:

Alzheimer’s disease Dementia Lifestyle interventions Nonpharmaceutical interventions Prevention

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Background:

Dementia is a general term for cognitive decline impacting daily activities.
Age is the primary risk factor for dementia, increasing with adulthood.
Preventing dementia onset is a growing focus, particularly for Alzheimer's disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To review nonpharmaceutical lifestyle interventions for dementia prevention.
To examine the effects of diet, physical activity, cognitive, and social engagement on dementia.
To synthesize evidence on delaying or inhibiting dementia symptoms.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies across various scientific fields.
Analysis of research on lifestyle interventions for dementia prevention.
Focus on nonpharmaceutical approaches to cognitive health.

Main Results:

Nonpharmaceutical interventions show promise in preventing and inhibiting dementia.
Diet, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement are key factors.
Evidence supports lifestyle modifications for delaying Alzheimer's disease onset.

Conclusions:

Lifestyle interventions offer a viable strategy for dementia prevention.
Proactive engagement in healthy habits can mitigate dementia risk.
Further research into nonpharmaceutical approaches is warranted for cognitive health.