The Theoretical Intersection of Plant-Based Diets, Alzheimer’s, and Cardiovascular Disease

Tricia Rae VanCleef, Emily J. Jones, Reynolds Scholar, Donald W. Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, PhD Candidate, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, The University of Oklahoma Health Campus, Oklahoma City, Professor and Cyndy Ellis-Purgason Endowed Chair, Department of Child and Family Health Sciences, PhD Program Director, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, The University of Oklahoma Health Campus, Oklahoma City

Biological Research For Nursing: Integrating Biobehavioral Research into Health Care

Published online on March 26, 2026

Abstract

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are significant health concerns for older adults globally. Plant-based diets (PBDs) are a potential non-invasive lifestyle strategy to address the risk factors common to both conditions. Research ...