Panel finds insufficient evidence for Alzheimer's disease preventive measures
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 21:21
in Health & Medicine
Many preventive measures for cognitive decline and for preventing Alzheimer's disease -- mental stimulation, exercise, and a variety of dietary supplements -- have been studied over the years. However, an independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health determined that the value of these strategies for delaying the onset and/or reducing the severity of decline or disease hasn't been demonstrated in rigorous studies.