"Japanese Diet Linked to Reduced Brain Shrinkage in Women, Study Finds"

A study found that older women who closely followed a traditional Japanese diet had less brain shrinkage compared to those on a Western diet, potentially due to the diet's focus on rice, soybean products, vegetables, fish, and low fat intake. The study, which analyzed data from over 1,600 Japanese adults, highlighted the potential protective effects of the Japanese diet's nutritional components on the aging brain, with no similar association found for men. While the findings suggest a link between diet and brain health, larger, long-term trials are needed to establish a direct causal relationship.