What to eat to beat dementia

Dementia is one of the most significant health challenges associated with ageing. While increasing age and genetics play an important role, research shows that a number of lifestyle factors may influence a person’s risk of developing dementia.
Diet is one of these factors.

A growing body of evidence shows that the foods we eat throughout life can affect our cardiovascular health, metabolic health and, ultimately, brain health. Dietary patterns that support heart health are also associated with better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.

Importantly, many everyday foods that are sometimes criticised in popular diet trends - such as grains, legumes and fruit - are actually key components of healthy dietary patterns linked with better long-term health.

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