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Mediterranean diet reduces dementia risk
Eating a Mediterranean diet reduces a person’s risk of dementia and protects against other health conditions, according to a new study in the BMJ.
Harriet Millward, Deputy Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, said:
“This study confirms that eating a Mediterranean diet – one with high levels of fruit, vegetables, cereals and fish and a moderate intake of red wine – can help reduce a person’s risk of dementia. Previous research has shown that a healthy body promotes a healthy mind. Regular exercise, mental stimulation and eating a balanced diet all help keep our brains healthy.
“700,000 people in the UK have dementia. Much more research is needed if we are to find new preventions and treatments.”
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