Diet, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: Their Influence on Alzheimer’s Disease
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 1421
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Interests: diet and exercise; mental; cognitive; brain health; nutrition
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Dear Colleagues,
Diet, nutrition, and physical activity are interconnected lifestyle factors that significantly influence brain health and may affect the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Research suggests that certain dietary patterns, like the Mediterranean and MIND diets, may be protective against AD. These diets emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and fish, while limiting red meat, processed foods, and added sugars. They are rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that support brain health. Studies have shown that people who adhere to these diets tend to have better cognitive function and a lower risk of AD compared to those who do not. Similarly, regular exercise has been shown to improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and may even delay the onset of AD. Physical activity promotes blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity, and reduces vascular risk factors. Combining a healthy diet with regular physical activity may have a synergistic effect on brain health, providing greater protection against AD than either factor alone. Both diet and exercise influence various biological mechanisms that are implicated in AD, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance. We invite manuscripts that address any aspect of this topic including the impact of innovative diets and nutrients on AD, the impact of physical activity on AD, and their synergistic effect. Cross-sectional, prospective, randomized controlled trials; meta-analyses; and narrative reviews are welcome.
Dr. Amanda N. Szabo-Reed
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diet
- nutrition
- nutrients
- physical activity
- exercise
- movement
- cognitive
- brain health
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- dementia
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