Adults who ate closer to the MIND diet had slower loss of brain gray matter over about 12 years, according to an analysis of 1,647 participants in the Framingham Heart Study. The finding is an association from an observational study, not proof that the diet protects the brain.
The research, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry in March, drew renewed attention this week after ScienceDaily highlighted the study on October 1. It offers a measurable look at how everyday food choices may relate to brain structure as people age.
