Alzheimer disease

Higher long-term dietary flavonoid intake is associated with lower risks of Alzheimer’s disease related dementias

A recently published study examined the relationship between total dietary flavonoid intake and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) using data from the Framingham Offspring cohort. These participants were healthy at the start of the study. Flavonoid intake was updated at each examination and the cumulative average intake for 5 examinations was calculated. […]

Olive oil consumption is associated with better cognitive function

Cognitive decline leads to the advancement of mild cognitive impairment and incipient dementia. This could result in an increase of Alzheimer’s disease and other patterns of severe dementia. In the Singapore Chinese Health Study, researchers found healthful dietary patterns, including the “alternate Mediterranean diet” (aMED), were inversely associated with the risk of cognitive impairment. In […]