Dr Hilary lists the early symptoms of dementia As we age, the chances of developing dementia increases, with those over the age of 65 most at risk. However, your age and genetics are not the only precursor to cognitive decline. Research has shown that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented by making certain lifestyle changes.
These include factors such as exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy blood pressure and weight , not smoking and avoiding exposure to air pollution. Scientists also say that sticking to a healthy diet could help lower your risk for dementia in the future. But one expert detailed the specifics about the best foods to eat if you want to stave off dementia and cognitive decline.
READ MORE The painful sign in the feet that could signal silent killer disease A doctor recommended sticking to the MIND diet to slash dementia risk (Image: Getty) According to Doctor Faith Coleman, a family medicine specialist from the US, one diet in particular could be the answer to this. Writing for Study Finds , she recommended following what is known as the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH intervention for neurodegenerative delay) diet. This regimen was built on two existing diets, the Mediterranean diet and the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet, by nutritional epidemiologist Dr Martha Clare Morris in 2015.
Dr Coleman explained: “The purpose of the MIND diet is to help improve brain function and contribute to cognitive resilience in older adult.
