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Epidemiologic studies of modifiable factors associated with cognition and dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health · 2014 · Vol. 14(1) · pp. 643–643

May A. Beydoun✉(National Institute on Aging)Hind A. Beydoun(Eastern Virginia Medical School)Alyssa Gamaldo(National Institute on Aging)Alison Teel(Eastern Virginia Medical School)Alan B. Zonderman(National Institute on Aging)Youfa Wang(Johns Hopkins University)

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Abstract

Higher Hcy levels, lower educational attainment, and decreased physical activity were particularly strong predictors of incident AD. Further studies are needed to support other potential modifiable protective factors, such as caffeine.

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Folate and B Vitamins Research Nutritional Studies and DietMedicineBiostatisticsDementiaMeta-analysisCognitionPublic healthEpidemiologyGerontologyEnvironmental healthPsychiatry

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Alcohol DrinkingAlzheimer DiseaseAntioxidantsCaffeineCognitionCognition DisordersDementiaDietEducational StatusFemaleHomocysteineHumansMaleSmokingExercise