Mon 21 May 2007
First, the sobering news: Nearly half of all Americans over 85 suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Now, the encouraging news: There are things you can do to minimize your chances of losing big chunks of your brain power as you age. Start with what you’ve been putting in your mouth.
Several studies published in the Archives of Neurology and other medical journals determined people who consume foods high in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol have at least double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s in the future.