India, Sept. 19 -- The brain ages, sometimes faster than actual age, weakening the major cognitive functions like memory, attention and problem solving, much sooner. But this dreaded early cognitive decline can be slowed with the help of choosing the right diet that protects your brain cells from early ageing and mitigating inflammation chances too.

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that the 'green-Mediterranean' diet helps to protect the brain by reducing certain protein markers associated with cognitive decline. The study is conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of Leipzig.

Across the span of 18 months, 300 participants were included in the experiment on how d...