An apple a day may help keep dementia away

Written by Ryan Gilroy (Future Science Group)

Eating a diet with more fruits, vegetables, legumes, tea and coffee has been linked with a lower dementia incidence. It is thought this is due to the anti-inflammatory properties from different nutrients present in these food types. 

A recent study found that those who consumed a diet low in anti-inflammatory foods exhibited a three times higher risk of developing dementia later in life. The research group from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) surveyed 1,059 people over 3 years and found 62 people developed dementia over this time.  

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