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This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years

This Diet May Slow Brain Aging
Following the MIND diet may help the brain age more slowly, according to a long-running study of more than 1,600 middle-aged and older adults. Credit: Shutterstock
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Automatically curated summary from ScienceDaily — Mind & Brain.

According to a report published by ScienceDaily, following the MIND diet more closely was associated with slower brain shrinkage and reduced grey matter loss over time. The strongest observed differences were equivalent to delaying brain aging by approximately 2.5 years. Specific dietary components like berries and poultry were linked to healthier brain changes, whereas consuming sweets and fried fast foods correlated with greater brain tissue loss. This brief feed excerpt reflects preliminary findings and does not provide complete study methodology or prove direct causation.

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