Shocker! Med Diet Protects Aging Brain

Study author Dr. Christy Tangney, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago says that "adults over age 65 should look to include more olive oil, legumes, nuts, and seeds in their diet in order to improve their recall times and other cognitive skills, such as identifying symbols and numbers," The study included 4,000 adults aged 65 and older who were given a series of tests to examine their cognitive (or thinking) skills every three years over a 15-year period. Those who scored highest in following a Mediterranean diet were least likely to suffer cognitive decline. The findings were slated to be presented at the annual Experimental Biology 2010 meeting.

Bonnie - what great way to ring in Mediterranean Diet month (May).