How diet affects brain health and aging
Diet and Cognition within a Reserve framework
This study is looking at how following a Mediterranean diet might help older adults keep their minds sharp and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and it will involve sharing your eating habits and taking some simple brain tests.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10806143 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between diet, specifically the Mediterranean-type diet, and cognitive health in older adults, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's disease. It aims to understand how different factors, such as brain reserve and cognitive reserve, influence cognitive abilities and susceptibility to age-related decline. By examining these connections, the study seeks to identify dietary recommendations that could enhance cognitive resilience and potentially prevent Alzheimer's disease. Participants may be asked to share dietary habits and undergo cognitive assessments to gather data on these relationships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those at risk for Alzheimer's disease or experiencing cognitive decline.
Not a fit: Patients who are not elderly or do not have concerns related to cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary guidelines that help protect against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results regarding the protective effects of the Mediterranean diet on cognitive health, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gu, Yian — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Gu, Yian
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.