Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age

"It’s never too late to start eating healthy to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias,”

"Eating a high-quality plant-rich diet that includes whole grains, vegetables and fruits may prevent cognitive impairment — even when people start that diet in their late 50s and 60s, according to a new study".

The new report, published Wednesday in the Journal Neurology, tried to tease apart how the quality of a plant-based diet would impact dementia risk. The study included nearly 93,000 people with an average age of 59 and a diverse mix of ethnicities: African American, Japanese American, Latino, Native Hawaiian and White.  

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