A new diet, known as MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay), has been reported in the most recent issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the Journal of the American Alzheimer’s Association to reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53%.

This diet and associated research has emerged at an integral time for our society. With an ever-aging population, some experts predict that by year 2030, 20 percent of people over 65 will have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Many people mistakenly believe that memory loss and forgetfulness are a normal part of aging, and thus inevitable. However, dementia and AD risk can be greatly reduced with certain practices and dietary changes. While research has found that age-related decline could start as early as age 45, a comprehensive nutritional approach is your best bet to slow the decline and improve your brain health.