Medical Xpress September 30, 2024
A wealth of research shows that what people eat affects the body’s ability to ward off heart disease and stroke. And a growing body of research finds what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, revealing the same risk factors that lead to heart disease contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
It raises the question: If we can eat our way to better heart health, can we also boost brain health with a better diet?
Experts say the answer is “yes.” And it’s never too soon to start.
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