How lifestyle factors can impact cognitive health

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025


How lifestyle factors can impact cognitive health

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Over the past several weeks, we've been looking at ways to improve cognitive health, specifically for people living with Alzheimer's.

A US Pointer study conducted in Chicago and funded by the Alzheimer's Association is giving doctors more insight.

Doctor Thomas Holland, a researcher with the Rush Institute joined ABC7 to talk about what lifestyle modifications were studied and who can benefit from lifestyle changes.

The 2025 Walk To End Alzheimer's will take place Saturday at Lincoln Park Grove 2, 1735 N Stockton Drive.

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