UNL researchers link healthy brain aging to nutritional profile

Nutritional research has long shown that certain dietary patterns can have health benefits. Scientists often study these patterns by tracking participants’ diets through questionnaires. Such studies have linked a Mediterranean diet focused on plant foods and healthy fats — vegetables, fruits, whole grains and extra-virgin olive oil — to improved physical health outcomes, including reduced … Read more

Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging

Resume: A new study finds that specific nutrients, similar to those found in the Mediterranean diet, may play a crucial role in slowing brain aging. The study combined analysis of blood biomarkers, brain imaging and cognitive assessments to identify a nutritional profile associated with slower brain aging in cognitively healthy older adults. These findings suggest … Read more