A 25-year Swedish study of nearly 28,000 people found that those who ate over 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily had a 13% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 29% lower risk of vascular dementia.
Consuming at least 20 grams of high-fat cream daily was associated with a 16% lower risk of all-cause dementia compared to those who ate none.
Low-fat dairy products showed no association with dementia risk in the study.
The protective effect of high-fat cheese against Alzheimer’s was strongest among people who do not carry the APOE ?4 gene variant, a known risk factor for the disease.
Regular crossword and number puzzle participation was linked to brain function equivalent to being eight to ten years younger in separate research.
For decades, health-conscious Americans have dutifully reached for skim milk and low-fat cheese, believing fat reduction was the path to longevity. A major new study published in a peer-reviewed journal may upend that assumption, particularly for those concerned about brain health as they age.
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