Following this diet could help prevent Alzheimer’s

A Mediterranean diet — one that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil — may help ward off Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. An analysis of brain scans from more than 500 older adults revealed that seniors who consumed a Mediterranean diet were less likely to display brain shrinkage and high levels of the abnormal proteins that have been found to gunk up the brains of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's, researchers reported in the medical journal Neurology.   While the research doesn't explain how diet might affect brain health, the main message is that health lifestyles can help preserve cognition, one expert stressed. Follow the link below to read more. Read more benefits of a Mediterranean diet Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe