Cheese and wine is good for your brain, study finds

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some of our pandemic “bad habits” may not be so bad after all, as new research has found that wine and cheese could protect us against cognitive decline. Recommended Chemical found in red wine and dark chocolate rejuvenates cells The results, published in the November 2020 Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, showed that red wine and cheese was most likely to prevent cognitive decline. “I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that responsibly eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current Covid-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world that never seems to slow down,” said assistant professor Willette. “While we took into account whether this was just due to what well-off people eat and drink, randomised clinical trials are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.” Cheese and wine may also protect people from the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, depending on other genetic factors involved, explained researcher Brandon Klinedinst.