India, Feb. 4 -- As the world's population ages and the number of older adults with dementia increases, this knowledge cannot come soon enough
Can a box of cookies cause memory loss? Two recent large-scale studies suggest that eating ultra-processed foods may exacerbate age-related cognitive decline and increase the risk of developing dementia.
While some factors like genetics and socioeconomic status are out of a person's control, ongoing research indicates that a poor diet is a risk factor for memory and Alzheimer's disease.
Ultra-processed foods (soda, packaged cookies, chips, frozen meals, flavored nuts, flavored yogurt, distilled alcoholic beverages) and fast foods are lower in nutrients and fibre and higher in sugar, fat and salt c...