Older adults who consumed a Mediterranean-style diet had a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who consumed a typical diet.
People who follow diets rich in leafy greens, olive oil, nuts, and fish, such as the MIND or Mediterranean diet, have fewer amyloid plaques and Tau tangles in their brains than those who follow a more conventional diet.
For those with multiple sclerosis, following a Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of developing cognitive, memory, and thinking problems.
A modified version of the Mediterranean diet called the green Mediterranean diet, which consists of enriched dietary polyphenols such as green tea, walnuts, and duckweed, and decreased red meats, reduces more visceral fat than the traditional Mediterranean diet or a traditional diet plan.
Study finds no significant evidence to support the link between following either the Mediterranean diet or a conventional diet and a reduced risk of developing dementia.
Switching to a Mediterranean diet significantly improved symptoms of depression in young men, a new study reports.
Study reveals a direct link between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and improved cognitive function.
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help protect the brain from tau protein build-up and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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.
Following a Mediterranean-style diet was linked to better memory and overall cognitive skills for adults in their late seventies.
Close adherence to the MIND and Mediterranean diets delayed the onset of Parkinson's disease by up to 17.4 years in women, and 8.4 years in men.
Adding more foods associated with the Western diet may impede the cognitive benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
