Mediterranean diet has many benefits

Columbia University researchers found people who followed a Mediterranean style of eating closely, stayed mentally sharper over a four year period than those who followed it least.

Even patients with mild mental impairment at the beginning of the study had a 45 percent reduced risk of developing full-blown dementia. The diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish and lean meats.

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