A major study, POINTER, involving over 2,100 older adults, demonstrates that a combined regimen of diet, exercise, and cognitive training significantly improves mental abilities and slows age-related cognitive decline. Participants in an intensive program showed markedly better results than those with a self-directed approach. The Alzheimer's Association plans to invest further in translating these findings into community-based programs, advocating for lifestyle interventions to be treated like medical prescriptions by healthcare providers.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.