Overview
- Florida Atlantic University researchers report in the American Journal of Medicine that a structured, team-based lifestyle intervention improved global cognition over two years in older adults at high risk of decline.
- Participants recorded statistically significant, clinically meaningful gains in executive functions, including memory, attention, planning and decision-making.
- The program combined regular physical activity with Mediterranean- and DASH-style diets, cognitive training and social engagement.
- A related commentary highlights POINTER results showing greater cognitive improvement with coach-led programs than self-guided approaches, consistent with the earlier FINGER trial.
- Authors estimate up to 45% of dementia risk is modifiable and urge coordinated clinical, public-health and policy actions to scale these cost-effective interventions.