"Link Between Nutrition, Aging, and Dementia Risk Revealed in New Study"

A new study from Columbia University suggests that adherence to the MIND diet, which combines principles from the Mediterranean and DASH diets, is associated with slower aging and a lower risk of dementia and mortality. The study used the DunedinPACE methylation clock to measure biological aging and found that those closely following the MIND diet had a slower aging rate. The diet emphasizes plant-based foods, fish, and poultry while minimizing saturated fats and sugars. The study did not pinpoint specific nutrients in the MIND diet that promote healthy cognition, but experts suggest that the diet's high omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants may reduce neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, contributing to brain health.