Healthy diet associated with slower aging and decreased risk of dementia: Study
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-03-15 13:00 GMT | Update On 2024-03-16 09:42 GMT
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According to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The Robert Butler Columbia Aging Center, a healthier diet is associated with reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging.
The study was published in the Journal Annals of Neurology.
Nutrient-rich foods provide antioxidants that combat oxidative stress, which contributes to aging and neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. Additionally, a balanced diet supports brain health by reducing inflammation, promoting proper blood flow, and supplying essential nutrients that aid cognitive function and neuronal repair.
“Much attention to nutrition in dementia research focuses on the way specific nutrients affect the brain” said Daniel Belsky, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia School of Public Health and the Columbia Aging Center, and a senior author of the study. “We tested the hypothesis that healthy diet protects against dementia by slowing down the body’s overall pace of biological aging.”
For the study, researchers analyzed 1,644 participants for nine examinations, approximately every 4 to 7 years. At each follow-up visit, data collection included a physical examination, lifestyle-related questionnaires, blood sampling, and neurocognitive testing.
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