A WADTSC seminar presentation by Professor Leon Flicker: WA Centre for Health and Ageing, (WACHA), Centre for Medical Research, The University of Western Australia on 9 November 2010.
- A summary of current evidence linking the development of Alzheimer’s Disease to some vascular and lifestyle factors.
- Many factors such as hypertension, smoking, physical activity, education, social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and diet are potentially modifiable.
- Modification of most of these factors has other health advantages, increasing the potential benefits of modifying the individual’s lifestyle.
- Difficulties in furthering clinical research and the need to base choices on available evidence
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