Category: Dementia

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Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline, study indicates

Dementia affects an estimated 54 million people worldwide. There is no cure, but reports indicate that approximately a third of dementia cases may be preventable, which is why many researchers have begun to focus on identifying risk factors. This would allow for better personalised interventions that may be able to reduce risk, delay, or even prevent the onset of dementia.

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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Dementia: eating plenty of apples, berries and tea linked to lower risk – new research

We are often advised to eat more fruit and vegetables, and for good reason. Many of the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables are responsible for numerous health benefits, in particular preventing a wide range of diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. New research now suggests that diets high in flavonoids, a group of compounds found in foods such as citrus fruit, berries, apples, legumes, tea and red wine, can lower your risk of dementia.

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