Comment on “Effect of Montmorency tart cherry juice on cognitive performance in older adults: a randomized controlled trial” by S. C. Chai, J. Jerusik, K. Davis, R. S. Wright and Z. Zhang, Food Funct., 2019, 10, 4423–4431

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 2763-2763
Author(s):  
Thomas F. Heston
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
Old People ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cherry Juice ◽  
Normal Cognitive Function

The article looking at the effect of Montmorency tart cherry juice supplementation on 50 to 80 years old people with normal cognitive function concluded that supplementation may improve cognitive functioning.

scholarly journals Effect of Montmorency tart cherry juice on cognitive performance in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 4423-4431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheau C. Chai ◽  
Jessica Jerusik ◽  
Kristina Davis ◽  
Regina S. Wright ◽  
Zugui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Lower Blood Pressure ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Lower Blood ◽  
Cherry Juice

Daily tart cherry juice consumption may improve cognitive abilities. This may be through anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of tart cherry and its ability to lower blood pressure.

REducing SEDENTary Behavior Among Mild to Moderate Cognitively Impaired Assisted Living Residents: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RESEDENT Study)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
K. Dillon ◽  
Harry Prapavessis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Older adults in assisted living spend most of their day in sedentary behaviors, which may be detrimental to cognitive function. The primary purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility of using a prompting device to reduce sitting time with light walking among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment residing in an assisted living setting. A secondary purpose was to examine the effectiveness of the intervention on the residents’ cognitive function, physical function, and quality of life. The participants (n = 25, mean age = 86.7 [5.3] years) were assigned in clusters into a two-arm 10-week single-site pilot randomized controlled trial. The intervention group was prompted with a watch to interrupt sedentary behaviors and partake in 10 min of light physical activity (i.e., walking) three times a day after a meal. The assessments included hip-worn accelerometers (Actical) and diaries, the Alzheimer’s disease assessment scale—cognitive, Timed Up and Go, and the short-form 36 health survey. Adherence was high, as there were no dropouts, and over 70% of the participants completed over 80% of the prescribed physical activity bouts. Significant effects favoring the intervention were shown for all outcomes.

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