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Flavanol-rich foods may protect against age-related memory loss

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NEW YORK – Sticking to a Western-style diet may exacerbate memory loss in old age, suggests a new study. However, a team from Columbia University in New York says that people who fill up on flavanols — nutrients that are abundant in some fruits, vegetables and other foods — face a lower likelihood of developing … Read more

Forget-me-not: How flavanols fight age-related memory loss

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A groundbreaking study has found that a diet low in flavanols, nutrients found in some fruits and vegetables, contributes to age-related memory loss. The research included more than 3,500 seniors, revealing a correlation between flavanol intake and performance on memory tests. Notably, adults over the age of 60 with a mild flavanol deficiency showed improvement … Read more