MIND Diet Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline, Study Finds
Research shows greater benefits for women and Black participants over a 10-year period.
- The MIND diet combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets to promote brain health.
- Participants adhering closely to the MIND diet had a 4% lower risk of cognitive impairment.
- Women following the diet were 6% less likely to experience cognitive decline, while men saw no significant benefit.
- Black participants showed a stronger association with slower cognitive decline compared to White participants.
- The study, funded by the NIH and published in Neurology, highlights the importance of long-term dietary habits.