Yik Roy Hwang

• MBBS (NUMed Malaysia)
• MedEx-UK: A feasibility study exploring the effects of a Mediterranean diet (MD) and physical activity intervention for the prevention of dementia

The Mediterranean dietary pattern has attracted considerable attention in recent years, due to potential beneficial effects on cardiovascular, metabolic and in the context of the prevention of Dementia, cognitive health. Prior to the start of the research, there has been a multi-domain intervention to increase the intake of Mediterranean Diet, characterised by the Mediterranean Diet Score (MEDAS), over a 24-week period in UK adults at above average risk of dementia.

The objectives of this research are to, firstly, assess the feasibility and acceptability of the aforementioned intervention, and secondly, to assess the effects of the intervention on cognitive performance, brain function, vascular function, biochemical parameters, in order to inform their use in the main trial.

Funding source: Newcastle University

Project supervisor: Professor John Mathers