Eating more than 10 grams of nuts every day can improve thinking, reasoning, and memory, and keep age-related mental disorders such as dementia at bay, finds a new study.

‘Consuming nuts for an extended period of time could be the key to better brain health, including improved thinking, reasoning, and memory in seniors.
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The reason could be because peanuts have specific anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that help reduce cognitive decline including dementia. Read More..





Nuts are also known to be high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber with nutritional properties that can lower cholesterol and improve cognitive health.
The study included 4,822 Chinese adults aged 55 and above.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia globally is at 47 million.
By 2030, this is projected to rise to 75 million, and by 2050, global dementia cases are estimated to almost triple.
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"Not only are people living longer they naturally experience changes to conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
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"If we can find ways to help older people retain their cognitive health and independence for longer even by modifying their diet then this is absolutely worth the effort," Li suggested.
Source-IANS