Slash Dementia Risk 25% – Study Finds It’s NEVER Too Late

Most people know that certain lifestyle changes can lower their risk of conditions like heart disease, cancer, and dementia.

However, once you reach a certain age, you might be tempted to think it’s too late for any of those changes to make a difference.

But that’s simply not true.

In fact, scientists confirm that adopting this ONE brain-healthy diet can still slash your dementia and Alzheimer’s risk—even if you start later in life.

The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurological Delay) diet was developed by researchers to use science-backed dietary strategies to reduce dementia risk.

And it works.

MIND slashes Alzheimer’s risk by as much as 53 percent in people who stick to it closely. But even if you’re not strict about it, research shows you can still lower your risk by 35 percent.

And according to a recent study, it’s never too late to start.

Researchers gathered dietary data from more than 93,000 volunteers to determine if following the MIND diet lowers dementia risk over time. The participants completed food frequency questionnaires at the start of the study and again 10 years later.

First, the study confirmed what we already know about this diet—following it reduces dementia risk.

However, they also found that those whose diet improved over time cut their dementia risk by 25 percent—compared to those who backslid.

There are two key components to this diet: what TO eat and what NOT to eat.

The diet includes plenty of vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and red wine.

The diet excludes red meat, fried foods, butter, cheese, and sweets.

I agree with most—but not all—parts of the MIND diet. Feel free to eat red meat and dairy—just be sure it comes from organic, grass-fed cows.

The bottom line is to stick to Nature’s foods—in their most natural form possible—and your brain will reap the rewards.

P.S. Predict dementia a DECADE early?!

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Song-Yi Park, PhD. et al., Dietary Patterns and Health: A Global Perspective (Oral Session 12),(OR12-04-25) – The MIND Diet and Incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Among Five Racial and Ethnic Groups in the Multiethnic Cohort Study, Pre-published study Presented at Nutrition 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, Monday, June 2, 2025 9:06 AM – 9:18 AM ET Location: S220 E-G