00:00A structured lifestyle program is showing dramatic results for protecting the aging brain.
00:05A two-year study across 11 Latin American countries found that older adults at risk of dementia,
00:11who followed a program combining exercise, healthy eating, cognitive training, and social engagement
00:17improved their thinking. And memory 55% more than those who just received general health advice,
00:23the Alzheimer's Association-funded trial, known as LATAM Fingers, found the biggest gains came
00:29among participants who got regular coaching and structured support, rather than a lighter,
00:34self-guided version of the same plan. Researchers say this is the first time the approach has been
00:39shown to work this well outside the United States, building on the earlier U.S. pointer trial.
00:44The results were presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London
00:49and published in The Lancet, offering fresh evidence that dementia risk isn't fixed,
00:54and that the right combination of daily habits really can change the trajectory of brain aging.
00:59Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
