A Brazilian cohort study suggests that high consumption of non-caloric artificial sweeteners may be associated with accelerated cognitive decline over eight years, raising concerns about their long-term safety despite regulatory approval, with potential mechanisms involving neurotoxicity and gut microbiota alterations.
A new study suggests that following the MIND diet can reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease, even if started later in life, with benefits observed across diverse ethnic groups and improvements over time. The diet emphasizes brain-healthy foods like berries, leafy greens, nuts, beans, whole grains, fatty fish, and olive oil, and adopting it can be beneficial at any age to help prevent cognitive decline.
A new study involving 90,000 adults suggests that following the MIND diet, which combines Mediterranean and DASH dietary principles, can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's, even if adopted later in life, with greater benefits seen among certain racial groups and those who improve their adherence over time.