Healthy eating can reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's
Healthy eating and following a diet rich in vitamins and fish can reduce a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's later in life.Such is the finding of researchers, from Oregon Health and Science University, Portland VA Medical Centre and Oregon State University, Corvallis, who published their findings in the Neurology journal.
BBC News reports that the team sampled blood from 104 healthy people with an average age of 87, who had no known Alzheimer's risk factors.
It was found that those with more vitamin B, C, D and E in their blood performed better in memory and thinking tests.
Those with plenty of Omega 3 in their blood, which is found in fish, also performed well.
On the other hand, those who had more trans fat, found in cakes, biscuits and fried foods, in their blood performed poorly.
UK charity Alzheimer's Research UK says: "The best current advice is to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, not smoke, take regular exercise and keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check."
A recent study by Massachusetts Hospital in Boston found a correlation between brain size and the risk of developing dementia later in life.
