Fast Food Linked to Dementia, 'Irreversible' Brain Damage

A study published in Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology found regular fast food consumption, combined with little exercise, elevates the risk of dementia, type 2 diabetes, and declined brain function, reports Medical Daily . Australian National University (ANU) researchers estimated that people currently eat an extra 650 calories more daily compared to 50 years ago. ANU Professor Nicolas Cherbuin noted such unhealthy lifestyle choices can accelerate brain deterioration and lead to dementia and brain shrinkage. He also cited the additional daily calories as indicative that people eat more unhealthy choices such as fast food than healthy ones, resulting in lower nutrient intake and greater susceptibility to diseases such as dementia.