Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment and Lifestyle Interventions
A special issue of Diseases (ISSN 2079-9721). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuro-psychiatric Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 78
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Interests: olfactory function; gustatory function; neurodegenerative diseases; cognitive function; COVID-19; nutrition
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Interests: neurophysiology; chemoreception; neurodegenerative disease; mild cognitive impairment; neuroscience
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Interests: electron microscopy; scanning electron microscopy; neuroanatom
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cognitive decline early identification plays an important role in developing potential strategies in the population, ranging from healthy individuals to those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The evaluation of cognitive abilities in healthy subjects allows for the detection of impairment at an early stage. In fact, cognitive screening is the gold standard for diagnosing MCI. MCI is a reversible prodromal stage that offers an opportunity for personalized preventive strategies. Among these strategies, a healthy lifestyle is gaining increasing importance, combining regular physical activity, a Mediterranean diet, cognitive training and the management of cardiovascular risk factors. Telemedicine is emerging as a promising tool for implementing accessible and personalized preventive approaches. Furthermore, telemedicine is particularly effective in patients with MCI and helps reduce social isolation and the burden of care.
In this perspective, chemosensory dysfunction, often associated with Long COVID-19 and neurodegenerative conditions, represents a potential early biomarker of cognitive decline. The integration of cognitive screening, assessment of chemosensory dysfunction (olfactory and gustatory) and personalized lifestyle approaches can offer a multidisciplinary method to the prevention of cognitive decline.
Original research articles, review articles, short communications and case reports are welcome.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Brain Sciences.
Dr. Carla Masala
Dr. Ilenia Pinna
Dr. Francesco Loy
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cognitive abilities
- healthy subjects
- mild cognitive impairment
- cognitive screening
- telemedicine
- cognitive decline
- prevention
- chemosensory dysfunction
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