Diet at 48: Preventing Dementia at 70

A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that diet plays a crucial role in preventing dementia. According to the findings, a diet rich in fish, legumes, and vegetables, with limited sugar consumption, can delay the onset of dementia by approximately 25%.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, monitored the dietary habits of 512 Britons for 30 years and the waist-to-hip ratio of 664 individuals for 21 years. Researchers found that adopting a healthy eating plan between the ages of 48 and 70 improves hippocampal function and the integrity of the brain's white matter.

Additionally, the study linked fat accumulation around the waist to poorer memory and cognitive ability. The researchers emphasize the importance of adopting strategies to improve diet in order to maintain brain structure and reduce the risk of dementia.

Key Findings:

• Diet rich in fish, legumes, and vegetables delays dementia.
• Healthy eating between 48-70 improves brain function.
• Less fat around the waist is associated with better memory.

Source: Ygeiamou.gr