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·December 10, 2024·5 min read

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline in aging. Excess non-heme iron, which accumulates over time, contributes to oxidative stress and can impair memory and executive function.

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·October 20, 2023·5 min read

DASH Diet May Be A Shield Against Memory Loss in Women

Researchers found that middle-aged women on the DASH diet, aimed at lowering blood pressure, were 17% less likely to experience cognitive decline in their later years. This discovery has significant ramifications as women constitute over two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses.

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·September 21, 2021·4 min read

MIND Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Performance

Study reports the MIND diet may help reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and help maintain cognition in older adults.

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·February 25, 2021·4 min read

Plant-Based Diets Improve Cardiac Function and Cognitive Health

Plant-based diets, such as the DASH diet and MIND diet, can reduce the risk of heart failure and ultimately decrease the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

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·November 29, 2019·5 min read

Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow development of memory problems

Combining aerobic exercise with the heart-healthy DASH diet improved the ability to think, recall, and make decisions in older people who experienced cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment.

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·March 7, 2019·5 min read

Heart Healthy Diets in Early Adulthood Linked to Better Brain Function in Middle Age

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish and alcohol and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better cognitive performance in middle age.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline

Researchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline.