"Lifestyle Medicine for Healthy Cognitive Aging: A Narrative Review"
Now available in the renowned journal Brain Behavior and Immunity Integrative, the article stresses the importance of lifestyle medicine in preventing dementia and cognitive decline.
The FLCCC Alliance is thrilled to announce the publication of a pivotal article titled "Lifestyle Medicine for Healthy Cognitive Aging: A Narrative Review", authored by FLCCC Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Paul Marik, FLCCC Senior Fellow Dr. Suzanne Gazda, FLCCC Clinician Matthew Halma, and Dr. Jack Tuszynski.
This significant work is now available in the renowned journal Brain Behavior and Immunity Integrative. This article marks a substantial contribution to the field of cognitive health and underscores the importance of lifestyle medicine in preventing dementia and cognitive decline.
Dr. Paul Marik, Chief Scientific Officer of the FLCCC, has co-authored this review, emphasizing the organization's commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving public health outcomes.
Article Abstract
Many countries across the globe are experiencing aging populations, which brings into question the fitness and capacity of these populations. Rates of neurodegenerative diseases worldwide are increasing, even after adjusting for increasing lifespans. This worrying trend motivates taking steps in the population to prevent dementia. This review summarizes the work on lifestyle medicine based prevention of dementia and cognitive decline using multiple modalities and interventions.
Key Highlights of the Article
Rising Neurodegenerative Diseases: The article addresses the alarming rise in neurodegenerative diseases globally and the urgent need for effective preventive measures.
Lifestyle Medicine: It provides an extensive review of lifestyle medicine approaches, including diet, exercise, and mindfulness, as viable interventions to mitigate the risk of cognitive decline.
Multi-Modal Interventions: The review highlights the synergistic effects of combining various lifestyle interventions to enhance cognitive health in aging populations.
Accessible Solutions: Emphasizing cost-effective and scalable solutions, the article paves the way for widespread implementation of lifestyle medicine to combat neurodegenerative diseases at the population level.
The Importance of This Work
As the global population ages, the incidence of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases continues to rise, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems and caregivers. This article provides hope and practical strategies for individuals and communities to maintain cognitive health and independence in later life. By focusing on lifestyle interventions that are both accessible and effective, this research offers a roadmap for reducing the incidence and impact of cognitive decline.
Join the Conversation
We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, and the general public to read and share this groundbreaking article. Together, we can foster a greater understanding of the importance of lifestyle medicine in promoting healthy cognitive aging and work towards a future with reduced dementia prevalence.
As horrible as COVID was, I am so thankful for the shift that has taken place in medicine and how some are turning from Rockefeller "A pill for an ill" style medicine and recognizing the obvious role lifestyle, stress, sleep, and food play in all kinds of diseases. I'm sorry that Dr. Marek was removed from his hospital but it's quite amazing how much good he's done since then. Praise God!
ETERNALLY GRATEFUL to ALMIGHTY GOD for raising up a COURAGEOUS, SACRIFICIAL Hero/Warrior like Dr. Paul Marik "for such a time as this"....