title: Is it always Alzheimer's? Let's talk to our patients about "cardiocerebrovascular" prevention.
abstract: Unlike Alzheimer's, vascular dementia can, in part, be prevented. The preventive approach foresees treatment for high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, high cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity, and sleep apnea. Moreover, also a well-balanced diet and physical activity are cornerstones of prevention, with beneficial effects on the brain and cognition.
authors.affiliation: EWHETA (Eat Well for an HEalthy Third Age) Project, Italian National Research Council, Rome, Italy. roberto.volpe@cnr.it.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Volpe
authors.affiliation: EWHETA (Eat Well for an HEalthy Third Age) Project, Italian National Research Council, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Gianluca
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sotis
authors.affiliation: EWHETA (Eat Well for an HEalthy Third Age) Project, Italian National Research Council, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cianciabella
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D015140:Dementia, Vascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Alzheimer; Prevention; Risk factors; Vascular dementia