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Lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction: A review on the role of physical activity and diet in Western and Asian Countries
Amelia Nur Vidyanti, Fitri Rahmawati, Radwanur Rahman, Astuti Prodjohardjono, Abdul Gofir. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease, 2025-01-23
Topic: Risk, prevention and care in population studies
Dementia, is a critical global public health challenge with no effective pharmacological treatments. Recent research highlights the significant role of lifestyle interventions, particularly physical activity and dietary habits, in mitigating cognitive decline among the elderly and preventing the progression to dementia in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). This comprehensive review explores the impact of physical exercise and dietary approaches on cognitive health, comparing strategies adopted in Western and Asian countries. Physical activity, including aerobic, resistance, balance training, and dual-task exercises, has been shown to enhance neurogenesis, improve cerebral blood flow, and delay cognitive decline. In Western countries, structured regimens such as the Mediterranean (MedDiet) and MIND diets are prominent, while Asian countries often integrate traditional mind-body practices like Tai Chi and culturally relevant diets rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. Although both regions recognize the importance of lifestyle changes in reducing dementia risk, their approaches differ significantly, shaped by cultural norms and dietary preferences. This review underscores the need for culturally tailored public health strategies to promote cognitive health globally, highlighting the importance of individualized approaches in MCI and dementia prevention.
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Vidyanti, A. N., Rahmawati, F., Rahman, R., Prodjohardjono, A., & Gofir, A. (2025). Lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction: A review on the role of physical activity and diet in Western and Asian Countries. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100028
Vancouver
Vidyanti AN, Rahmawati F, Rahman R, Prodjohardjono A, Gofir A. Lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction: A review on the role of physical activity and diet in Western and Asian Countries. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100028. PMID: 39863321.
BibTeX
@article{vidyanti2025-39863321,
author = {Vidyanti, Amelia Nur and Rahmawati, Fitri and Rahman, Radwanur and Prodjohardjono, Astuti and Gofir, Abdul},
title = {{Lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction: A review on the role of physical activity and diet in Western and Asian Countries}},
journal = {The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100028},
pmid = {39863321},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100028}
}
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Key findings
- Recent research highlights the significant role of lifestyle interventions, particularly physical activity and dietary habits, in mitigating cognitive decline among the elderly and preventing the progression to dementia in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
- Although both regions recognize the importance of lifestyle changes in reducing dementia risk, their approaches differ significantly, shaped by cultural norms and dietary preferences.
Why it matters
This review reports that physical activity and dietary habits may mitigate cognitive decline in the elderly and prevent progression to dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment, with different approaches in Western and Asian countries. It supports lifestyle-based risk reduction but presents no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
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Study details
- Evidence strengthLow
How this study scored 40/100
Published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scored zero for study design, sample size, effect reported, studied in people and randomized / blinded because the record does not state it.
| Component | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Journal tier | 7 / 10 | Tier 3 — peer-reviewed journal (The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease) |
| Journal's citation record | 0 / 4 | The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease: journal h-index 63 (OpenAlex, 2026-10-29) |
| Study design | 0 / 12 | No study design recorded — scores zero, not guessed (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Strength of evidence | 1 / 5 | Rated “low” in our summary |
| Peer-review validation | 10 / 10 | Peer-reviewed. Published as an article in a named peer-reviewed journal. |
| How recent | 4 / 5 | 2025 — within 3 year(s) of the newest study here |
| Sample size | 0 / 4 | Participant count not stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Effect reported | 0 / 3 | No effect size reported — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Studied in people | 0 / 3 | Not stated whether this was studied in people — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Randomized / blinded | 0 / 2 | No randomization or blinding stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Times cited | 3 / 7 | Cited 19 times (OpenAlex, 2026-10-10) |
| Citations per year | 2 / 5 | 6.3 citations a year over 3 year(s) since 2025 |
| Impact for its field and year | 4 / 6 | Cited 12.0× the average for papers of its field and year (OpenAlex FWCI) |
| Cited by studies here | 1 / 6 | Cited by 1 other studies in this library |
| Still being cited | 2 / 4 | Cited 19 times in 2024–2026 (2026 still in progress; OpenAlex) |
| Senior author's track record | 1 / 4 | Last-listed author Abdul Gofir: h-index 7 (OpenAlex, whole career) |
| Institution's track record | 0 / 3 | Universitas Gadjah Mada: institution h-index 209 (OpenAlex) |
| Multicenter collaboration | 1 / 3 | OpenAlex lists 2 institution(s) in 1 country |
| Indexed in PubMed | 2 / 2 | Indexed in PubMed (PMID 39863321) |
| Free to read | 2 / 2 | Free to read |
| Total | 40 / 100 | — |
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100028
- PubMed: 39863321
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