What's the best diet to lower cognitive decline risk? Study compares 6 diets

• It is not uncommon for people to experience some cognitive decline as they age.
• Past research shows that certain lifestyle choices can impact a person’s cognitive function as they age, such as eating a healthy diet.
• A new study found the DASH diet showed the strongest and most consistent associations to lower cognitive decline risk and better cognitive function, when compared to five other diets.

It is not uncommon for people to experience some cognitive decline as they age. However, the goal is to keep your brain healthy and working correctly for as long as possible.

Past research shows that certain lifestyle choices can impact a person’s cognitive function as they age, such as not smoking, managing stress, getting enough sleep, staying physically active, and eating a healthy diet.

Knowing that consuming a nutritious diet for brain health is great, but which diet is best?

A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology attempts to answer that question by reporting that the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet came out on top in helping lower the risk of cognitive decline and was linked to better cognitive function compared to five other diets.