Right now, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia. As the country’s population continues to age, the number is expected to nearly double by 2050. While a cure for Alzheimer’s still doesn’t exist, scientists are finding encouraging ways to slow down memory loss and keep the brain…
At a Glance People who ate healthier diets in midlife were more likely to live into their 70s without major chronic disease. The results suggest that a variety of healthful eating patterns can promote healthy aging in later years. As the U.S. population ages, there’s growing interest in finding ways to protect physical, mental, and…
A diet called the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND diet, could be the key to reducing your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent research. With dementia being the leading cause of death in the UK, many are eager to find ways to prevent it without resorting to medication –…
Woman eating a salad (© Prostock-studio – stock.adobe.com) MINNEAPOLIS – The secret to maintaining a sharp mind might be hiding in your kitchen. A new study suggests that following a specific diet could lower your risk of developing memory problems later in life. The diet in question? It’s called the MIND diet, and it might just be…