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Eat fruit, vegetables for better memory, healthy heart
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IANS | 19 Feb, 2020
Researchers have found that high consumption of fruit and vegetables is
linked to lowered odds of memory loss and its co-morbid heart disease.
For
the study, published in the International Journal of Public Health, the
researchers studied data from 1,39,000 older Australians and found
strong links between certain food groups, memory loss and co-morbid
heart disease or diabetes.
The study found that higher consumption of protein-rich foods was associated with a better memory.
"Our
present study implies that the healthy eating suggestions of cereals
consumption in the prevention of memory loss and co-morbid heart disease
for older people may differ compared to other age groups," said the
study's researcher Luna Xu from the University of Technology, Sydney, in
Australia.
She said the study pointed to a need for age-specific healthy dietary guidelines.
Memory
loss is one of the main early symptoms for people with dementia, which
is the second leading cause of death of Australians.
People
living with dementia have on average between two and eight co-morbid
conditions, which may accelerate cognitive and functional impairment.
The most common comorbidities in dementia include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and hypertension.
"The
dietary intervention in chronic disease prevention and management, by
taking into consideration the fact that older populations often
simultaneously deal with multiple chronic conditions, is a real
challenge," Xu said.
"To achieve the best outcome for our ageing
population, strong scientific evidence that supports effective dietary
intervention in preventing and managing co-occurring chronic conditions,
is essential," Xu added.
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