Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Reduce Dementia Risk by Up to a Third: Study

A recent study explores the relationship between diet and dementia within the context of cardiometabolic diseases.

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Individuals who adhered to an anti-inflammatory diet had a 31 percent reduction in their risk of developing dementia in a study published in JAMA Open Network last month.

The new findings underscore the promising potential of dietary interventions in preserving cognitive function as we age. Understanding which foods promote inflammation and which prevent it may minimize your risk of developing dementia.