Can Lifestyle Changes Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s? A Landmark Study Says Yes
Olives Couto, 65 , often worried: “Will I end up with Alzheimer’s like my mother?” So, when she learned about a two-year brain health study being conducted nearby in Rhode Island, she eagerly signed up — and the experience changed her life. 🧠 The U.S. POINTER Study: A National Clinical Trial on Brain Health A new large-scale study conducted at Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program in Providence, Rhode Island , found that healthy lifestyle changes — including regular physical activity, a brain-healthy diet, and social engagement — can improve brain function in older adults at risk of dementia. The trial is part of the national U.S. POINTER study (Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk), organized by the Alzheimer’s Association. It’s the first large clinical trial in the U.S. testing whether lifestyle interventions can reduce cognitive decline in older adults. 🧪 Study Design A 2-year randomized controlled trial involving around 2,000 particip...
