Growing evidence suggests that eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet can help lower your risk for developing dementia. A new study, published in BMC Medicine this week, revealed that a diet rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts may help reduce the dementia risk significantly.The study by researchers at Newcastle University found that people who ate a Mediterranean-like diet had up to 23 per cent lower risk for dementia, compared to those who didn't eat such diet.For the study, the scientists analysed data from 60,298 individuals from across the UK, who had completed a dietary assessment. During the follow-up period (almost a decade), as many as 882 cases of dementia were reported. Treatment of dementia Dementia impacts lives of millions of people worldwide. Sadly, treatment options for this condition are limited. Therefore, finding ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia is important, noted Dr Oliver Shannon, Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Ageing, Newcastle...
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