Common Snack May Reduce Dementia Risk

A simple snack might help you stave off dementia, new research suggests.

Dementia affects more than 5 million Americans over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dementia comes in different forms—the most common form is Alzheimer’s disease—and is characterized by an impaired ability to remember, think and make decisions.

Today, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, although neuroscientists estimate that 45 percent of Alzheimer’s cases could be delayed or prevented through changes in lifestyle, including our diet.

In a new study, published in the journal GeroScience, researchers from Spain and Portugal have revealed a strong association between nut consumption and a reduced risk of all-cause dementia in a cohort of over 50,000 adults.