How scientists are shifting their search for links between diet and dementia
Research on food’s impact on cognitive decline is mired in complexity
Some studies have linked the Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of fatty fish, olive oil and vegetables, with a lower risk of dementia.
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The internet is rife with advice for keeping the brain sharp as we age, and much of it is focused on the foods we eat. Headlines promise that oatmeal will fight off dementia.