Experts Back 5 Food Groups to Slow Memory Decline by 2.5 Years in Old Age
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Updated · news.laodong.vn · Jun 11
Experts Back 5 Food Groups to Slow Memory Decline by 2.5 Years in Old Age
3 articles · Updated · news.laodong.vn · Jun 11
Summary
Five food groups—dark leafy greens, fatty fish, berries, tea or coffee, and walnuts—are being highlighted by experts as linked to better memory and cognitive function in older age.
Harvard Health says no single food can prevent cognitive decline, but a balanced diet centered on vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, and fish or plant proteins may help protect the brain over time.
Leafy greens supply vitamin K, folate and beta-carotene; omega-3-rich fish may help lower beta-amyloid, with Harvard recommending fish at least 2 times a week.
Berries showed one of the clearest data points: women eating 2 servings of strawberries or blueberries weekly slowed memory decline by about 2.5 years in a Brigham and Women's Hospital study.
Tea, coffee and walnuts have also been tied to better cognitive test results, though experts stress variety and moderation—especially with caffeine—over any supposed brain-boosting superfood.