Lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome

ConclusionsFurther research into the way in which lifestyle factors, particularly living environment, could contribute to the increased risk of AD in adults with DS is required. This may support interventions aimed at preventing or delaying the onset of the disease.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - July 30, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Athena V. Kenshole, Deanna Gallichan, Sabine Pahl, John Clibbens Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research