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Dementia risk: ultra-processed foods can accelerate cognitive decline

Dementia risk: ultra-processed foods can accelerate cognitive decline

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Share on PinterestNew research shows that people who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster rate of cognitive decline. Xvision/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods are commonplace in the United States – an estimated 73% of the US food supply is ultra-processed. Almost all foods are processed for preservation, but ultra-processed “ready-to-eat” foods are …

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Study Links Eating Lots of Ultra-Processed Foods Daily to Cognitive Decline

Study Links Eating Lots of Ultra-Processed Foods Daily to Cognitive Decline

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New research suggests an association between people who get a higher percentage of daily energy from eating ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline. File photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License picture December 5 (UPI) — An association exists between people who get a higher percentage of their daily energy from ultra-processed foods and suffer cognitive decline, …

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Improve Your Memory As You Age By Eating More Flavonols, Study Shows | CNN

Slow cognitive decline with flavonols, study finds | CNN

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Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious, expert-backed food lifestyle that will improve your health for life. CNN — According to a new study, eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, can slow your rate of memory loss. The …

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2 Antioxidants in Leafy Greens, Tea Linked to Slower Memory Decline

2 Antioxidants in Leafy Greens, Tea Linked to Slower Memory Decline

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Flavonols are a class of antioxidant compounds found in tea, red wine, broccoli, beans, tomatoes, and leeks that possess anti-inflammatory properties. Evidence, mostly from animal studies, suggests that a higher intake of flavonols may protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A recent longitudinal study found that a higher dietary intake of flavonols was linked to …

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