Cut Down On Processed Meat, Swap It With Nuts To Reduce Dementia Risk: Study

Replacing a daily serving of processed red meat with nuts, beans, or tofu could cut the risk of dementia by 20%. (Credit: Image by kamranAydinov on Freepik)

Healthy eating can do wonders for your brain health. Adding more evidence to this, recent research uncovers a concerning link between processed meat and an increased risk of dementia.

Dementia results from damage to nerve cells in the brain, leading to memory loss, difficulty with language, and problems with thinking and problem-solving.