MIND diet linked to lower dementia risk in aging brains.
MIND diet may protect aging brains from dementia-related degeneration, new study finds.
Why it matters
- Offers a dietary approach to reduce dementia risk in aging populations.
- Non-pharmaceutical intervention may improve quality of life.
By the numbers
- 809 participants studied.
- 22% reduction in hippocampal sclerosis odds per MIND diet point.
- 21% of diet's protective effect against dementia linked to hippocampal health.
The big picture
- Supports dietary interventions for dementia prevention.
- Adds to growing evidence on MIND diet's benefits for brain health.
Caveats
- Observational study; cannot confirm causation.
- Participants mainly older White adults; broader applicability unknown.
What’s next
- Research needed on specific nutrients and broader population samples.