MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

According to a new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, a particular diet may have tangible results for slowing the gradual cognitive decline of the typical aging process. Researchers from Rush University Medical Center reported that a comparative analysis of the MIND diet (a Mediterranean-based regimen) to typical Western diets revealed that those following the alternative-diet restrictions reported less cognitive decline over a four-year period. “The MIND diet modifies the Mediterranean and DASH diets to highlight the foods and nutrients shown through the scientific literature to be associated with dementia prevention,” explained the leader researcher of the study. “There is still a great deal of study we need to do in this area, and I expect that we’ll make further modifications as the science on diet and the brain advances.” Future research will attempt to refine what segments of the diet are most beneficial in order to clarify ideal recommendations for the prevention of cognitive decline. To learn more about this study, click here.