Common food item found in your fridge could reduce the risk of dementia

Though forgetting things can be normal, if you're over the age of 65 it's good to speak with a GP if you're increasingly forgetting things.

Dementia is an illness that may include problems with, memory loss, language, such as using words incorrectly, or trouble speaking, mood and difficulties doing daily activities.

However, according to research, the risk of developing dementia can be lowered by this one household food, that's usually in every fridge.

The study, published in the journal Nutrients, conducted research to investigate the connection between egg consumption and dementia through a population-based case-control study of Chinese adults.

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Experts found that eating eggs daily may reduce the risk of dementia; however, eating more than two eggs a day or not eating eggs at all does not have significant effects.

Scientists recruited 233 participants with dementia and 233 without dementia from community health service clinics and the dementia management system in Guangzhou to conduct the study.

It found that: "This study suggests that daily egg consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia, while uncertainties regarding the association of non-consuming/<monthly or ≥Twice a day consumption with dementia warrant further research."

Natalie Buchwald, lead psychologist from Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, also explained that certain daily habits can help maintain mental sharpness and protect against cognitive decline.

“I make it a point to eat leafy greens daily,” says Buchwald, citing studies showing that people who consume these vegetables regularly can experience brains that are up to 11 years younger than their peers’. Leafy greens, rich in nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin, are linked to both eye health and a reduced risk of neurodegeneration.

Buchwald also recommends blueberries, a nutrient-packed fruit that can support brain function. "They’re rich in fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins," she adds, “making them a fantastic addition to a brain-boosting diet.”