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The Impact of Weight Loss on Alzheimer's Disease Risk in Adults with Down Syndrome

Ptomey, Lauren TaylorSullivan, Debra K

Summary

Strategies for promoting healthy brain aging and preventing/delaying Alzheimer's disease are needed in adults with Down Syndrome (DS), a population at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The promotion of weight loss and improvements in diet quality in adults with DS may improve cognitive function and prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease.