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Low-Fat Milk
Does the
Brain Good
Milk does more than
build strong bones. New
research published in the
journal Stroke found it could
protect the brain.
For the study, almost
75,000 Swedish adults ages
45 to 83 completed dietary
questionnaires. They reported
on their consumption of dairy
foods, such as milk, yogurt,
and cheese. Researchers
then tracked the number
of strokes they had within
approximately the next 10
years. Participants who ate
the most low-fat dairy foods
had a 12 percent lower risk for
any type of stroke.
“This is consistent with
other research, which has
shown that low-fat dairy foods
reduce blood pressure, a
major stroke risk factor,”
notes Tommasina
Papa-Rugino, M.D.,
of Southern Ocean
Medical Center.
Tap into the
power of aging!
Turn to page 24
to learn about
our lecture with
a geriatrician
on aging
successfully.
Berries Might Keep Your
Mind Sharp
Concerned about memory loss as you age?
A new study in the Annals of Neurology has some “berry”
good news for you!
Researchers followed the diets of nearly 16,000
women. When participants were all age 70 or older,
researchers tested their thinking ability, memory, and
other mental factors. The women who ate blueberries
at least once a week and strawberries at least twice
a week appeared to delay cognitive decline by
up to two-and-a-half years. “Berries are high in
nutrients called flavonoids that are believed to
play a role in delaying age-related memory and
other cognitive problems,” says Matthew Davis,
M.D., of Riverview Medical Center.
If you or a loved one is experiencing increased
forgetfulness or trouble concentrating, you
may benefit from a memory screening. Plan
to attend our Memory Awareness Day in
November. Details are on page 21.
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