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Can a handful of nuts a day keep dementia away? Research suggests it might

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A new study highlights a promising link between nut consumption and a reduced risk of dementia.

Middle-aged and older adults who regularly consume nuts have a 12% lower chance of developing dementia compared to non-consumers.

Dementia is a broad term used to describe a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.

Nuts rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and bioactive compounds that may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

However, more research, especially clinical trials, is needed to understand how nuts may influence brain function and whether other foods offer comparable benefits.

The study, “Nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of allcause dementia in adults: a communitybased cohort study from the UK Biobank .

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