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MIND diet slows brain aging

06-Aug-2015

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Combination of Mediterranean diet and blood pressure-lowering DASH diet.

Brain-healthy foods include berries, green leafy vegetables, nuts, olive oil and even a bit of wine. Avoid red meats, butter, cheese, sweets and fried food.

Following this diet is equivalent to being 7.5 years younger mentally.

Results from 9 year study of 960 retired men and women including annual assessment of 5 areas of brain function.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia: Journal of the Alzheimer's Association

The journal publishes study results related to dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Education of new generations of global health leaders

Rush University Medical Center

Academic Medical Center, Chicago

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