New research shows women who follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or "DASH" diet may be able to preserve their cognitive health later in life. Here's what you need to know about the new study, the DASH diet, and how it impacts overall health.
Women over age 40 who adopt the DASH diet could have a lower risk of cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published this week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. Researchers from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that women who followed the DASH (Dietary Approaches to
Women over 40 who adopt the DASH diet could have a lower risk of cognitive decline as they age, says a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Eleganza/Getty Images(NEW YORK) A new study released on Friday found that women who followed a heart-healthy diet reduced their risk of cognitive issues later in life.
Doctors have long touted the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which was designed to lower blood pressure, and now a New York University Women’s Health Study of 5,116 women over 30 years showed that following DASH could reduce risks of self-reported cognitive problems such as memory loss.
Subjective cognitive complaints were based on self-perceived memory loss and follow-ups were conducted via questionnaire.
High blood pressure, especially in midlife, has been shown to be a risk factor for dementia and women make up more than two-thirds of those diagnosed with the disease.
The data showed that women who continued the DASH diet in midlife were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other cognitive decline decades later.
Dr. Genevieve Jing, a resident in the ABC News medical unit, noted