Women face a disproportionately higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to men. According to the foundation defeated Alzheimer, while the incidence of this dementia is similar between the ages of 65 and 80, it considerably increases for women over 80.

Recent research has focused on the potential link between various diets and Alzheimer’s disease, yielding compelling results.

The Impact of Diet on Brain Health

A study published in July 2025 in The Journal of Nutrition,Health and Aging tracked over 130,000 individuals for more than 13 years to assess the impact of different dietary patterns on dementia risk.

People who have scrupulously followed the Mediterranean regime thus have reduces their risk of developing dementia of 27 %

The study evaluated five dietary approaches: the Mediterranean diet, the MIND diet (a hybrid of the Mediterranean diet emphasizing berries and leafy greens), a recommended food score (measuring intake of nutrient-rich whole foods), an alternative healthy food index (based on American dietary guidelines), and a dietary approach focused on monitoring foods that promote inflammation.

During the study period, approximately 1,500 participants developed dementia.The large sample size and extended duration of the study enhance the reliability of its findings.