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SUBMITTER: Alosco ML
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5022366 | biostudies-literature | 2013
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Alosco Michael L ML Spitznagel Mary Beth MB Raz Naftali N Cohen Ronald R Sweet Lawrence H LH Colbert Lisa H LH Josephson Richard R van Dulmen Manfred M Hughes Joel J Rosneck Jim J Gunstad John J
Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics 20130101 2
Cognitive impairment is common in heart failure patients. Poor dietary habits are associated with reduced neurocognitive function in other medical populations, including diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. This study examined whether dietary habits help moderate the relationship between heart failure severity and cognitive function. A total of 152 persons with heart failure completed neuropsychological testing and a fitness assessment. Dietary habits were assessed using the Starting the Conversati ...[more]