MIND Diet May Help Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline

The MIND diet combines brain-boosting foods to potentially delay cognitive decline, reduce dementia risk, and offer additional health benefits.
MIND Diet May Help Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline
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The age-old adage “You are what you eat” applies not only to physical health, but also to cognitive health.

A new study has shed light on the potential of a specific dietary approach to lower the risk of cognitive decline, particularly in women. Researchers found that women whose eating habits most closely resembled the Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet may have a lower risk of cognitive decline. The dietary plan is rich in foods that enhance brain function and low in foods with adverse health effects.
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