Nuts and Brain Health: A Powerful Dietary Intervention for Dementia Prevention
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Nuts and Brain Health: A Powerful Dietary Intervention for Dementia Prevention

Hindustan Times  

Nuts are a powerful tool for preventing dementia, with regular consumption reducing the risk by 12%. The Mediterranean diet, rich in nuts, has been linked to this protective effect. The study focused on the benefits of daily nut consumption, with daily intake of unsalted nuts leading to a significant reduction in the risk of dementia. However, the study emphasizes that lifestyle factors such as smoking and healthy lifestyle habits are equally important for dementia prevention.

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One thing that could help prevent motor neurone disease and dementia
1 month, 1 week ago

One thing that could help prevent motor neurone disease and dementia

The Independent  

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Want To Prevent Dementia? Ask These 12 Questions At Your Next Doctor's Appointment.
1 month, 1 week ago

Want To Prevent Dementia? Ask These 12 Questions At Your Next Doctor's Appointment.

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Tom Werner via Getty Images From your diet to exercise to sleep patterns, lots of aspects of your brain health are in your own control. “That’s why these questions are very important, because we are trying to prevent people from having difficulties in the future, whether it’s heart attack, strokes or just, in general, for brain health,” Garg explained. He …

Processed Red Meat Could Raise The Risk Of Dementia: Study
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Processed Red Meat Could Raise The Risk Of Dementia: Study

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Alexander Spatari via Getty Images Eating processed red meat is linked to a higher chance of developing dementia, according to a recent study. A recent study published in the journal Neurology found that eating processed red meat was linked to a higher chance of developing dementia or experiencing cognitive decline. When compared with the “low” group, people with the largest …

Red meat consumption increases dementia risk, cognitive decline, says US study
2 months ago

Red meat consumption increases dementia risk, cognitive decline, says US study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: People who eat processed red meat have a greater risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study. Red meat consumption is an established risk factor for chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and even cancers, like breast and prostate cancers. Chan School of Public …

THIS superfood boosts brain health, reduces dementia risk, shows Harvard study: Check how doctors consume it every day
2 months ago

THIS superfood boosts brain health, reduces dementia risk, shows Harvard study: Check how doctors consume it every day

Live Mint  

A recent Harvard study has identified one superfood that enhances brain health while also reducing the risk of dementia in those who consume it daily. According to a 2024 Harvard study, participants who consumed at least 7 grams of olive oil per day, regardless of genetic predisposition and overall diet, had a 28 per cent lower risk of dementia-related death …

Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia
2 months, 1 week ago

Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia

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Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet. Eating processed red meat was linked to a 16% higher risk of dementia and a faster rate of cognitive aging. Eating about two servings of processed red meat a week raised the risk of dementia …

Red meat eaters beware! Study shows it could increase dementia risks; suggests safer proteins
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Red meat eaters beware! Study shows it could increase dementia risks; suggests safer proteins

Hindustan Times  

Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases from brain decline are often seen with age. A study published in Neurology revealed that red meat, especially processed ones, further adds to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Red meat worsens brain health Already red meat is deemed unhealthy, causing heart disease and diabetes. Red meat, particularly processed forms like bacon, sausages, and …

Regular consumption of preservatives can trigger neurodegenerative diseases, expert explains how
3 months ago

Regular consumption of preservatives can trigger neurodegenerative diseases, expert explains how

India TV News  

The impact of ultra-processed foods on health and neurocognitive function. Such requirements include the demands of the changing modern lifestyle, increased shift in working patterns, and increased travel have led to a demand for convenience foods with longer shelf life. Ultra-processed foods contain artificial colourants, benzoates, non-caloric sweeteners, and emulsifiers, all of which have been shown to cause adverse effects …

Iron buildup in your brain can increase dementia risk! This diet can help
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iron buildup in your brain can increase dementia risk! This diet can help

Hindustan Times  

With ageing, there’s a decline in cognitive health as well, and one of the prominent factors contributing to this decline is iron. Diets rich in antioxidants and polyunsaturated fatty acids, as per the study can help lower iron accumulation. Other than these, antioxidants which are found in foods such as berries and leafy greens and polyunsaturated fatty acids were even …

Prevent dementia 40 years ahead: Simple lifestyle changes to protect your brain
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prevent dementia 40 years ahead: Simple lifestyle changes to protect your brain

Hindustan Times  

There are many things in our lifestyle that, which when we do, will affect our brains. Bringing his expertise to the same, Dr Sadique Pathan, Neurologist at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital in Pune's Hadapsar, advised that adopting healthy lifestyle choices like regular exercise, a balanced diet and avoiding smoking can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia, a condition affecting …

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

CNN  

CNN — Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument. “We have found that things like keeping physically and mentally active and engaged, having few ‘vascular’ risk factors, speaking a second language, playing …

Researchers discover new 'Green Mediterranean' plan can slash risk of dementia and 'slow brain ageing'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Researchers discover new 'Green Mediterranean' plan can slash risk of dementia and 'slow brain ageing'

Daily Mail  

The Mediterranean diet is hailed by doctors and scientists for its menu of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains that has been shown to keep you sharp in old age. But now, scientists say a slightly tweaked version — packed with green tea, walnuts and a green smoothie — could even more effective in helping to slow brain ageing and slash the …

11 Foods Experts Say Can Boost Your Brain Health And Help Ward Off Dementia
6 months ago

11 Foods Experts Say Can Boost Your Brain Health And Help Ward Off Dementia

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Chris Stein via Getty Images Broccoli contains sulforaphane, which has been linked to reduced inflammation and improved brain health. “Diet and environmental factors impact both energetics and inflammation, by multiple mechanisms, and therefore play key roles in both Alzheimer’s and treating cognitive decline.” According to Dr. Philip Gold, the chief of neuroendocrine research and senior investigator at the National Institute …

Following ‘Mind diet’ could stave off thinking and memory problems – study
6 months, 1 week ago

Following ‘Mind diet’ could stave off thinking and memory problems – study

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With the number of people with dementia increasing with the aging population, it’s critical to …

What are flavonoids and what foods are they in? As study suggests they lower risk of dementia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What are flavonoids and what foods are they in? As study suggests they lower risk of dementia

The Independent  

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MIND diet slows cognitive decline, especially in women and Black people
6 months, 2 weeks ago

MIND diet slows cognitive decline, especially in women and Black people

CNN  

CNN — Following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems, a new study found. The MIND diet was specifically designed to combat cognitive decline, said lead study author Dr. Russell Sawyer, an assistant professor of clinical neurology and rehabilitation medicine at the University of Cincinnati …

What you should eat and drink to lower your dementia risk
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What you should eat and drink to lower your dementia risk

The Independent  

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With dementia cases set to triple by 2050 in our region, there are 14 risk factors to watch for
6 months, 2 weeks ago

With dementia cases set to triple by 2050 in our region, there are 14 risk factors to watch for

ABC  

Professor Matthew Kiernan, a neurologist and expert in neurodegenerative diseases, is an unlikely hit at dinner parties. "Without doubt," says Kiernan, director of Neuroscience Research Australia and co-author of research published in The Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific that explores risk factors for dementia in an area that includes Australia, China and Japan, as well as nations in the Pacific …

Top dementia expert reveals the two popular diets that really can stop Alzheimer's before it strikes, according to science
7 months ago

Top dementia expert reveals the two popular diets that really can stop Alzheimer's before it strikes, according to science

Daily Mail  

Berries boost your cognitive function. Research has suggested that two diets in particular, the Mediterranean diet and the MIND may offer some protection against cognitive decline. Professor June Andrews OBE FRCN FCGI is an expert in care of older frail people and people with dementia That's because research shows those with certain conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity …

New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia
8 months ago

New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia

The Independent  

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The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia
8 months ago

The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A large new research project analysed the links between processed red meat consumption and a …

Watch your cholesterol and vision: New study reveals they’re major factors in dementia risk
8 months ago

Watch your cholesterol and vision: New study reveals they’re major factors in dementia risk

Hindustan Times  

Time to keep an eye on your cholesterol! A new Lancet Commission report highlights high cholesterol and untreated vision loss as major new risks for dementia, which affects memory and thinking skills. Seven percent of dementia cases are linked to high levels of bad cholesterol that often rise around age 40, while untreated vision problems contribute to two percent of …

Swap bacon or sausages for beans or tofu to cut dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests
8 months ago

Swap bacon or sausages for beans or tofu to cut dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests

The Telegraph  

Swapping sausages or bacon for beans or tofu could cut a person’s risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, a study has found. Processed meat twice a week raises risk by 14 per cent Consuming two servings of processed red meat each week appeared to raise the risk of dementia by 14 per cent, compared to consumption of about three …

Lifestyle changes such as eating less, keeping active and cutting out alcohol and cigarettes could halve the risk of dementia, study reveals
8 months ago

Lifestyle changes such as eating less, keeping active and cutting out alcohol and cigarettes could halve the risk of dementia, study reveals

Daily Mail  

Half of dementia cases could be prevented if people adopted healthier and more environmentally-friendly lifestyles, a study will reveal this week. By eating less, keeping active, cutting out alcohol and cigarettes and exercising the brain, it is possible for people to take their fate into their own hands even if they are at high genetic risk. Half of dementia cases …

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say

The Independent  

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Just one bowl of cereal a day may raise risk of DEMENTIA - as study links cognitive decline to vitamin also in rice and oatmeal
1 year, 1 month ago

Just one bowl of cereal a day may raise risk of DEMENTIA - as study links cognitive decline to vitamin also in rice and oatmeal

Daily Mail  

Thiamine can be found in common cereal brands like Kellogg's and General Mills Study found too little or too much thiamine is associated with cognitive decline Cereals regarded as healthy may actually raise your risk of dementia — and it's not because of the sugar. A study published in the journal General Psychiatry found a link between a vitamin in …

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia
1 year, 2 months ago

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia

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LaylaBird via Getty Images These lifestyle factors could be messing with your cognitive function. “Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as judgment and memory loss,” explained Blair Steel, a psychologist at Carrara Treatment, Wellness & Spa. Steel said “being inactive does a number on the brain.” Just like other muscles, …

11 Foods Experts Say Can Boost Your Brain Health And Help Ward Off Dementia
1 year, 3 months ago

11 Foods Experts Say Can Boost Your Brain Health And Help Ward Off Dementia

Huff Post  

Chris Stein via Getty Images Broccoli contains sulforaphane, which has been linked to reduced inflammation and improved brain health. “Diet and environmental factors impact both energetics and inflammation, by multiple mechanisms, and therefore play key roles in both Alzheimer’s and treating cognitive decline.” According to Dr. Philip Gold, the chief of neuroendocrine research and senior investigator at the National Institute …

In praise of almonds and nuts
1 year, 5 months ago

In praise of almonds and nuts

Salon  

They're known as 'oily fruits'. In 2010, a study of the collected data over the course of 25 clinical trials involving men and women with high cholesterol showed that eating 67g of nuts every day for 3-8 weeks could cut LDL-C levels by 7.4%, with more sizable effects than this on symptoms since the patients were over healthy limits previously. …

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 things you should do every day to cut Alzheimer's disease risk
1 year, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 things you should do every day to cut Alzheimer's disease risk

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer's disease can have a devastating impact on one's life. Studies prove that chances of Alzheimer's can be reduced with lifestyle modifications be it regular physical activity, good diet, managing stress and chronic conditions. On the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day, here are factors that can help reduce risk of the disease As per researchers, compared to people with no …

New research shows olive oil could help reduce dementia-related deaths
1 year, 8 months ago

New research shows olive oil could help reduce dementia-related deaths

Salon  

Most people know that in the realm of cooking fats, olive oil is considered a "good fat" because it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which can aid in lowering ones LDL cholesterol. But as researchers discussed at the Nutrition 2023 Conference — the American Society for Nutritions' annual meeting —new findings suggest that olive oil could serve as a …

Scientists share the habits that could take 20 years off your life
1 year, 8 months ago

Scientists share the habits that could take 20 years off your life

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How olive oil can reduce risk of fatal dementia
1 year, 8 months ago

How olive oil can reduce risk of fatal dementia

Live Mint  

Daily consumption of about a half a tablespoon of olive oil could lower the risk of fatal dementia, according to a new study. Notably, the study results showed that replacing margarine and mayonnaise with an equivalent amount of olive oil was associated with an 8% to 12% lower risk for fatal dementia, according to News Medical Today. “Our study reinforces …

MIND diet may not be brain-boosting in the short term, new clinical trial shows
1 year, 8 months ago

MIND diet may not be brain-boosting in the short term, new clinical trial shows

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. “We really expected that the MIND diet would show an effect above the control group, so we were quite surprised by the outcome,” said lead study author Lisa Barnes, associate director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. But here’s the rub — …

A 'handmade' tuna sandwich with FORTY ingredients reveals America's ultra-processed food addiction
1 year, 11 months ago

A 'handmade' tuna sandwich with FORTY ingredients reveals America's ultra-processed food addiction

Daily Mail  

Experts are urging Americans to check the ingredient lists of seemingly healthy snacks because food with labels like 'organic' can still be stuffed with additives. More than 90 percent of grains tested in a study from Frontiers in Nutrition fell into the ultra-processed category, while less than five percent were unprocessed In a study published in the journal Frontiers in …

MIT professor reveals key to maintaining healthy brain function and averting dementia
2 years ago

MIT professor reveals key to maintaining healthy brain function and averting dementia

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds
2 years ago

Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds

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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, they added that a Mediterranean diet with lots of plant-based foods could still be …

Can eating a Mediterranean diet really slash your dementia risk?
2 years ago

Can eating a Mediterranean diet really slash your dementia risk?

The Independent  

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Eating leafy greens ‘associated with fewer brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s’
2 years ago

Eating leafy greens ‘associated with fewer brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People who eat green leafy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, olive oil, …

Bad diet causes cognitive decline: Fact or myth?
2 years, 3 months ago

Bad diet causes cognitive decline: Fact or myth?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 16, 2022 16:42 IST More than 400-500 calories per day of ultra-processed foods such as burgers, chips and packaged cookies is enough to increase the risk of cognitive decline, a new study suggests. The study, involving 10,775 men and women in Brazil, found people who ate more ultra-processed foods had a 28 per cent faster rate of …

Eating ultraprocessed food could increase dementia risk, study warns
2 years, 3 months ago

Eating ultraprocessed food could increase dementia risk, study warns

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the study published in JAMA Neurology on Monday, people who eat the most …

Tea, wine and veg: The key to preventing dementia
2 years, 4 months ago

Tea, wine and veg: The key to preventing dementia

Daily Mail  

A cup of tea with breakfast, a leafy spinach salad for lunch and a glass of red wine for dinner could slash the risk of developing dementia, according to research. People who have a higher intake of food or drink containing antioxidant flavonols – plant compounds linked to a variety of health benefits – appear to have a slower rate …

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?
2 years, 5 months ago

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?

Live Mint  

Several studies suggest that a person's risk of dementia can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, but the findings of a new study suggest that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. "Previous studies on the effects of diet on dementia risk have had mixed results," said study author Isabelle Glans, …

Brain diet for kids: Superfoods to boost memory in children
2 years, 7 months ago

Brain diet for kids: Superfoods to boost memory in children

Hindustan Times  

Eating the right food not only gives a significant boost to a child's memory but also helps them concentrate better. Healthy children with adequate nutrition are more productive and have a better memory power According to UNICEF, almost 2 in 3 children between six months and two years of age are not fed food that supports their rapidly growing bodies …

Eating more foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’
2 years, 7 months ago

Eating more foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These foods may also contain food additives or molecules from packaging or produced during heating, …

How fast food can lead to dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

How fast food can lead to dementia

Live Mint  

The risk of acquiring dementia may be higher in people who consume the most ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, chips, and cookies, than in those who consume the least of these items. Our research not only found that ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of dementia, it found replacing them with healthy options may decrease dementia risk." …

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia

News 18  

Dementia is a syndrome that causes loss in cognitive function. Typically chronic or progressive in character, this mental illness impairs the memory, reasoning, and social skills of a person and significantly interferes with day-to-day functioning. Aim for a healthy weight and be physically active:Engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week can help you maintain a healthy …

Eating too much junk can give you dementia!
2 years, 8 months ago

Eating too much junk can give you dementia!

Daily Mail  

A diet of fizzy drinks, chips and cookies isn't just bad for the waistline. A study of more than 70,000 elderly Britons by Chinese researchers found that those who ate the most ultra-processed junk food were 43 per cent more likely to develop dementia than those who ate the least. The biggest junk food fanatics ate 810g per day, the …

World Brain Day 2022: 5 foods you must eat for better brain power
2 years, 8 months ago

World Brain Day 2022: 5 foods you must eat for better brain power

Hindustan Times  

Worried about your brain not functioning as efficienty as you age? Packed with essential vitamins and minerals including E, K, and numerous others, leafy green vegetables go a long way in preventing cognitive decline. "According to a study on the impact of diet on brain health, it has been found that food items that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids …

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