Tag: Diet

A recent study investigated the impact of eight different mid-life dietary patterns on the odds of healthy aging, including cognitive, mental, and physical health [1]. You are what you eat Diet is an easily modifiable intervention in aging, as what we eat has a tremendous impact on our health. There is a wealth of evidence...

A new study published in Nature Metabolism suggests that even a short period of eating loads of sweet and fatty snacks can cause brain changes reminiscent of those seen in obesity and type 2 diabetes [1]. What can go wrong in five days? If you usually eat healthy and take care of your body, there’s...

Scientists have presented GroceryDB, an open-access online database that measures the degree of processing of tens of thousands of products sold in three major US grocery chains [1]. What is ultra-processed food? While there is no universally accepted definition, the NOVA food classification system is widely used, and it defines ultra-processed food as “industrially manufactured...

The results of 10 independently conducted clinical trials suggest that ketogenic diets have a positive impact on the cognitive function of Alzheimer's disease patients [1]. Keto instead of a pill? Despite extensive research, there is stilll no effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, approaches that aim to delay disease through lifestyle changes, such as diet,...

A new study suggests that an anti-inflammatory diet can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and delay its onset even in people with existing cardiometabolic diseases [1]. Is it too late to lower the risk? Cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke, strongly contribute to the risk of developing dementia later...

In a study that involved pairs of identical twins, Stanford scientists have shown that a healthy vegan diet leads to a decrease in biological age and possibly to other health benefits [1]. Do you really live longer if you eat well? A good diet can do wonders for health, but it is still unclear if...