New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia
7 months, 4 weeks ago

New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia

The Independent  

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Processed Red Meat Could Raise The Risk Of Dementia: Study
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Processed Red Meat Could Raise The Risk Of Dementia: Study

Huff Post  

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
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

Salon  

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 …

Love your daily slice of bacon? Study says its aging your brain faster
2 months, 1 week ago

Love your daily slice of bacon? Study says its aging your brain faster

Hindustan Times  

Multiple studies have pointed out the ill effects of red meat consumption on health. However, a recent study led by Dr Daniel Wang, Brigham and Women's Hospital, stated that even modest consumption of red meat could wreak havoc on health and lead to long-term effects. Findings of the study: The study tracked 1,33,000 healthcare professionals for up to 43 years …

Red meat eaters beware! Study shows it could increase dementia risks; suggests safer proteins
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Nuts and Brain Health: A Powerful Dietary Intervention for Dementia Prevention
4 months, 3 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 …

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 you should eat and drink to lower your dementia risk
6 months, 1 week ago

What you should eat and drink to lower your dementia risk

The Independent  

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Top dementia expert reveals the two popular diets that really can stop Alzheimer's before it strikes, according to science
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Swap bacon or sausages for beans or tofu to cut dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say

The Independent  

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Intake of processed food linked to higher risk of 32 illnesses: Study
1 year ago

Intake of processed food linked to higher risk of 32 illnesses: Study

Hindustan Times  

Enhanced exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 adverse health outcomes including certain cancers, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, even early death, according to a study published in BMJ on Thursday. “Convincing evidence showed that higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with around a 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease related death, …

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

Huff Post  

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, …

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

The Independent  

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America's processed foods problem exposed: Chips and TV dinners that have up to 120 ADDITIVES
1 year, 10 months ago

America's processed foods problem exposed: Chips and TV dinners that have up to 120 ADDITIVES

Daily Mail  

At this point, most people know junk food is loaded with added sugar, saturated fat and salt, all of which are bad for us. DailyMail.com has found that snacks, quick meals, and even salad kits could have up to 120 hard-to-pronounce ingredients, making them ultra-processed Of hundreds of items analyzed by DailyMail.com, Munchies Flamin' Hot Flavored Snack Mix came out …

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

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. 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 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, …

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, 7 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." …

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 …

Nutritionist suggests superfoods to improve brain health and prevent dementia
2 years, 11 months ago

Nutritionist suggests superfoods to improve brain health and prevent dementia

Hindustan Times  

Dementia, the syndrome that damages brain cells over the period of time and affects cognitive function of the brain making it difficult for people to remember, think and carry on with their day to day activities gets only worse over the time. While the condition in many kinds of dementia is irreversible, taking care of your brain health, may keep …

Study suggests high-fibre diet can reduce risk of dementia
3 years, 1 month ago

Study suggests high-fibre diet can reduce risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

Fibre is something that every dietician suggests for better health. A latest study suggests that consuming foods rich in fibre reduces risk of dementia. "Dementia is a devastating disease that usually requires long-term care," said the lead author of the study Professor Kazumasa Yamagishi. It's also possible that dietary fibre may reduce other risk factors for dementia, such as body …

'Anti-inflammatory' diet of fruit, veg, tea and coffee slashes dementia risk, study
3 years, 4 months ago

'Anti-inflammatory' diet of fruit, veg, tea and coffee slashes dementia risk, study

Daily Mail  

Eating an 'anti-inflammatory' diet of fruit, vegetables, tea and coffee could cut the chances of getting dementia by a third. Those with the most anti-inflammatory diet consumed around 20 pieces of fruit, 19 servings of vegetables, four servings of legumes and 11 cups of coffee or tea in the average week. Compared to this group, those with the least anti-inflammatory …

Healthy diet helps preserve cognitive functions and delay dementia: RIVM
3 years, 10 months ago

Healthy diet helps preserve cognitive functions and delay dementia: RIVM

NL Times  

A healthy and balanced diet can help preserve cognitive functions, delaying the onset of dementia, according to a study conducted by the RIVM. On average, the cognitive functions of a person with an unhealthy diet deteriorated two years earlier compared to someone with a more balanced diet. The general cognitive functions of participants that ate healthily declined on average seven …

Consuming Unprocessed Red Meat Could Prove Protective Against Dementia, Study Suggests
4 years ago

Consuming Unprocessed Red Meat Could Prove Protective Against Dementia, Study Suggests

News 18  

Scientists in the UK have found an association between eating processed meat and dementia risk. Processed meat and dementia risk Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study found that consuming a 25g serving of processed meat a day — equivalent to one rasher of bacon — is associated with a 44% increased risk of developing dementia. The …

Study examines possible link between diet and dementia
4 years ago

Study examines possible link between diet and dementia

The Independent  

UK researchers examining a possible link between diet and dementia have suggested eating processed meat could be associated with a higher risk of developing the disease. Professor Kevin McConway, emeritus professor of applied statistics at the Open University, said any claim that eating processed meat could cause an increase in dementia risk would go “well beyond a reasonable interpretation of …

Eating nuts in your forties could cut dementia risk in later life, study finds
4 years, 2 months ago

Eating nuts in your forties could cut dementia risk in later life, study finds

The Independent  

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Cheese and wine is good for your brain, study finds
4 years, 3 months ago

Cheese and wine is good for your brain, study finds

The Independent  

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Daily intake of cheese, wine linked to decrease in risk of age-related cognitive decline, reveals study
4 years, 3 months ago

Daily intake of cheese, wine linked to decrease in risk of age-related cognitive decline, reveals study

Firstpost  

The dietary intakes of the participants of this study, however, were self-reported and not clinically supervised or controlled With a growing population of older people in the world, the threat of age-related cognitive impairment and decline is rising. Nutrition and cognitive decline A study published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2016 reveals that lifestyle modifications as …

Dementia risks: Mediterranean diet and exercise can help stave off condition, WHO says
5 years, 10 months ago

Dementia risks: Mediterranean diet and exercise can help stave off condition, WHO says

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. After a major review of current evidence on the impact of lifestyle on dementia, the …

Eating Nuts Daily May Prevent Dementia: Study
6 years ago

Eating Nuts Daily May Prevent Dementia: Study

The Quint  

The World Health Organization says that by 2020, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than five years old. The study analysed nine waves of China Health Nutrition Survey data collected over 22 years, finding that 17 per cent of participants were regular consumers of nuts. "Nuts are known to be high in healthy …

Eating Nuts Daily May Prevent Dementia: Study
6 years ago

Eating Nuts Daily May Prevent Dementia: Study

The Quint  

The World Health Organization says that by 2020, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than five years old. The study analysed nine waves of China Health Nutrition Survey data collected over 22 years, finding that 17 per cent of participants were regular consumers of nuts. "Nuts are known to be high in healthy …

No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast
6 years ago

No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast

CNN  

CNN — When it comes to diet and dementia, the research can seem like a mixed bag. “Getting a high score on this scale … doesn’t necessarily mean to me that a person followed a brain-healthy diet,” said neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. Study author Tasnime Akbaraly wrote in …

High carbohydrate, low protein diets may help people stay mentally fit in old age, study shows
6 years, 4 months ago

High carbohydrate, low protein diets may help people stay mentally fit in old age, study shows

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 Diets which allow comfort foods like pasta, toast and other carbohydrates …

Here are the 13 ways you can prevent dementia
7 years ago

Here are the 13 ways you can prevent dementia

Daily Mail  

Dementia and Alzheimer’s are now the leading cause of death in the UK, with an estimated 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, far more than ever before. A Mediterranean diet features plenty of healthy fats found in fish, olive oil cheese and wine Keep your ‘sugar gates’ in mind The brain relies solely on glucose and needs 62 …

Not enough evidence on link between diet and lower risk...
7 years, 1 month ago

Not enough evidence on link between diet and lower risk...

Daily Mail  

There is insufficient evidence that a healthy diet protects against dementia, health officials have declared in a new report. Eating a healthy diet can help people to achieve lifestyle factors linked to a lower risk of dementia such as maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure. NHS advice to reduce the risk of dementia is to eat a healthy diet, …

5 Delicious Recipes To Help Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease
9 years ago

5 Delicious Recipes To Help Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease

Huff Post  

Maintaining a quick mind is one of the most important parts of successful and healthy aging. Brain power smoothie rob castro via Getty Images This delicious smoothie is great for breakfast or even a snack and it's super filling. Kale, blueberry and pomegranate salad kerstieladd via Getty Images Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, the author of "The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook," says getting …

Eating fish can stave off dementia, says Dutch researcher
9 years, 1 month ago

Eating fish can stave off dementia, says Dutch researcher

NL Times  

Eating at least one portio of fish per week decreases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia related disorders, according to a study done by an international team of researchers, including Ondine van de Rest of Wageningen University, at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, NU reports. The researchers found fewer markers of these diseases in the brains of …

Mind: The diet including wine and blueberries which can 'halve Alzheimer's risk'
9 years, 2 months ago

Mind: The diet including wine and blueberries which can 'halve Alzheimer's risk'

The Independent  

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Lifestyle changes may guard aging brain against memory loss
9 years, 8 months ago

Lifestyle changes may guard aging brain against memory loss

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The latest Alzheimer’s research has a clear theme: Change your lifestyle to protect your brain. Here are five tips to help guard your brain against memory loss, based on research at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: GET BETTER SHUT-EYE Studies of more than 6,000 people linked poor sleep quality — and especially sleep apnea — to early memory …

Healthy diet may improve memory, says study
9 years, 10 months ago

Healthy diet may improve memory, says study

CNN  

Story highlights Those with the healthiest diets were 24% less likely to experience cognitive decline A healthy diet contains lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, moderate alcohol use and minimal red meat CNN — We’ve all heard the age old adage, “You are what you eat.” But could what we eat also affect how we think? New research sheds additional …

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