Study Shows Mediterranean Diet Associated With Better Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A study in Nutritional Neuroscience associated a Mediterranean diet with reduced cognitive decline over five years among older adults in the United States, reports Medical Xpress . Participants who reported consuming a higher amount of foods associated with a Mediterranean diet — such as olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, whole grains, and red wine — had moderately lower rates of cognitive decline in terms of visual spatial organization and memory, attention, and global cognitive function. The researchers recommend future studies should consider possible connections between the diet, such as biological factors or general good health, as having a positive effect on cognitive function.