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Mayo Clinic on Nutrition

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Nutrition on the MIND: Alzheimer's and Diet

NOV 18, 202537 MIN
Mayo Clinic on Nutrition

Nutrition on the MIND: Alzheimer's and Diet

NOV 18, 202537 MIN

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Dementia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, is on the rise globally. Although some risk factors are beyond a person’s control, certain diets have been shown to reduce risk. So what should we be eating to improve brain health? Is it all about omega-3s, or is there a secret superfood?On this episode of On Nutrition, neurologist Dr. Bryan Neth unpacks the best diets for brain health and offers tips for caregivers on how to feed loved ones with dementia.Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy