Monthly Archive - June 2018

New satellite data reveals that the world’s tropical forests lost roughly 39 million acres of trees last year — an area the size of Bangladesh.
— Read on mobile.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/climate/tropical-trees-deforestation.html

The inflammatory changes that occur in the brain leading to cognitive decline and all forms of dementia start 20 to 30 years before symptoms actually become manifest. Also diet is not the only risk factor, it’s a pretty big one.

Andrew Chuma 😎

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From: Physicians Committee Breaking Medical News <info>
Date: June 15, 2018 at 1:03:29 PM EDT
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Subject: Diet Influences Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
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Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)

Following a “Mediterranean-style diet” rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains may protect against Alzheimer’s disease risk factors, according to a study published in Neurology.

Diet Influences Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Following a “Mediterranean-style diet” rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains may protect against Alzheimer’s disease risk factors, according to a study published in Neurology. Researchers compared neuropsychological evaluations and diet records for 70 participants between the ages of 30 to 60. Diet records scored adherence to the diet via numeric values for foods associated with protective effects such as legumes, fruits, and vegetables and detrimental foods such as meat and dairy products. Those who consumed more plant-based foods showed fewer Alzheimer’s disease-related biomarker changes on their brain scans when compared to those who did not follow the diet as closely. These results support further investigation of dietary interventions as an effective preventive measure against Alzheimer’s disease. The authors noted that modifiable risk factors, such as diet, account for 1 in every 3 Alzheimer’s disease cases. Berti V, Walters M, Sterling J, et al. Mediterranean diet and 3-year Alzheimer brain biomarker changes in middle-aged adults. Neurology. 2018;90:e1789-e1798. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20016 Contact: 202-686-2210 | info | PCRM.org View this message in a browser | Modify your preferences or unsubscribe | Update your e-mail address