How daily activity patterns affect brain health and Alzheimer's prevention
The role of 24-hour activity cycles in preserving cognitive function and preventing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
This study is looking at how your daily activities, like exercising, moving around, and getting enough sleep, can help keep your brain healthy and lower the risk of Alzheimer's and other memory problems, and you might be asked to keep track of your movements and sleep to see how they affect your brain over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10455800 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different types of daily activities, including exercise, light movement, and sleep, can work together to protect cognitive function and prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By analyzing data from a large ongoing study, the researchers aim to identify the optimal combination of these activities that can enhance brain health. Patients may be asked to track their daily movements and sleep patterns to understand how these factors influence cognitive outcomes over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults who are concerned about their cognitive health or have a family history of Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are already diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new guidelines for daily activities that help preserve cognitive function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that physical activity and lifestyle factors can positively impact cognitive health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diaz, Keith M — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Diaz, Keith M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.