Ornish Intensive Lifestyle changes

Clinical trials

• Ornish Intensive Lifestyle changes improved cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia
  • four components:
    • a whole-food, minimally processed, plant-based diet of predominantly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, & selected supplements
    • moderate aerobic exercise (walking) & strength training for >= 30 minutes/day
    • stress management including meditation, stretching, breathing, & imagery for 1 hour a day
    • online support groups for participants & spouses or study partners for 1-hour sessions three times a week

Notes

• how does the Ornish intervention compare with Alzheimer monoclonal antibodies lecanemab, donanemab, aducanumab & others?

More general terms

• life-style