by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Aug 10, 2022 | Building blocks of health
The role of obesity Obesity, especially abdominal obesity, is another cardiovascular risk factor that is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer disease. A normal BMI at midlife may delay the onset of Alzheimer disease. An analysis of data from nearly 1,400... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Aug 8, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Observational studies of statin use to lower LDL-C have shown a decreased risk of Alzheimer disease. In contrast, randomized controlled treatment trials of statins to treat established AD have been uniformly negative. In a small group of study subjects at high risk of... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Aug 5, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Being obese, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are well known cardiovascular risk factors. Their presence in mid-life is associated with an increased risk of the amyloid plaques associated with dementia later in life. A study published in... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Aug 3, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Heavy alcohol consumption impairs cognitive performance with both immediate and long-term deleterious effects on the brain’s anatomy, neurological, and psychological functioning. Although there are some studies that suggest that moderate alcohol consumption,... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Aug 1, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Diabetes, alcohol, smoking, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors, not just physical fitness, also influence the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. A study among veterans measured physical fitness with a treadmill test at the average age of 60 and...
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