In long-term studies of aging conducted in Scandinavia, we have shown that an adult diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), vitamin E, fruits and vegetables, and fish is associated with a healthier brain and being free of dementia. We have also shown that overweight and obesity in middle age is associated with dementia in late life. In particular, abdominal obesity (in the mid-region) is associated with dementia. As a person ages, body weight declines, and being overweight has less of an association with dementia risk. Other studies around the world have supported these dietary and overweight and obesity findings.

A good start could be to follow the well-established recommendations for a heart healthy diet, control body weight in accordance with current recommendations for overall health, and keep a good eye on getting enough omega-3 , especially the long chain omega-3 ( fish or fish products)."

These observational studies received considerable press/media attention. A subset of these are highlighted here. "Alzheimermuizen blijven gezonder op een ‘Mediterraan’ dieet" has been featured on the following websites:

• http://gezondheid.plusonline.nl
• http://www.fmtgezondheidszorg.nl
• http://eoswetenschap.eu
• http://www.umcn.nl
• http://www.medicalfacts.nl
• http://www.foodholland.nl
• http://www.engineeringnet.be
• http://www.nu.nl
• http://www.sup.nl
• http://article.wn.com

Further published articles:

Hormonen uit lichaamsvet werken Alzheimer in de hand - Nieuwsberichten VrouwMC

Hormonen uit lichaamsvet werken Alzheimer in de hand | Nederlandse Ziekte en gezondheid

Hormonen uit lichaamsvet werken Alzheimer in de hand - Care4Cure Interne Geneeskunde

Te dik: drie keer meer kans op ontwikkelen van Alzheimer | GoedGezond

Hormonen uit lichaamsvet verhogen kans op Alzheimer | Nieuws voor diëtisten

GFC Nieuws » Blog Archive » Hormonen uit lichaamsvet werken Alzheimer in de hand

Hormonen uit lichaamsvet werken Alzheimer in de hand - Dietisten Friesland

Gezondheid | Swaip.com

Obesitas Archives - Zorg- en Ziekenhuiskrant

Overgewicht risico voor Alzheimer

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For health professionals and interested laypersons, we provide an overview of highlighted scientific publications for further information.