A new study by researchers at Rush University MC in Chicago shows a diet plan they developed called the MIND diet may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as 53 percent.
Diet appears to be just one of many factors, Exercise and Education while Genetics and smoking, also play a role.
But the MIND diet helped Slow the rate of cognitive decline and Protect against Alzheimer's regardless of other risk factors.
The MIND diet is comprised of 15 elements, 10 brain-healthy food groups and then five unhealthy groups. The 10 brain-healthy food groups include:
- Beans
- Berries
- Fish
- Green leafy vegetables
- Nuts
- Poultry
- Olive oil
- Other vegetables
- Whole grains
- Wine.
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