Dementia: Foods to eat after age 60 to reduce risk

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Dementia refers to a whole group of symptoms associated with a decline in cognitive abilities. The most important risk factor is age. However, studies show that it can be reduced if you make certain changes in your lifestyle.

In a new study, scientists from France found a connection between eating more fish and reducing the risk of vascular diseases of the brain.

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Vascular diseases of the brain include damage to the blood vessels of the brain and are a risk factor for vascular dementia and stroke. The connection was strongest in people aged 65-69.

Scientists from the University of Bordeaux analyzed data from a large study of the relationship between vascular diseases and dementia. For the work, MRI images of 1,600 people who had no history of stroke, cardiovascular disease or dementia were collected.

Participants also filled out a questionnaire about their dietary habits. Participants were divided into four groups based on how often they ate fish: less than once a week, about once a week, two to three times a week, or four or more times a week.

Researchers compared the number of signs of vascular diseases in people in each group. Participants who reported eating more fish had fewer signs of damage on MRI brain scans than those who ate less fish.