How What You Eat Affects Your Brain Health
A recently released study discovered that individuals who routinely consumed processed meat along with sugary drinks and snacks that were high in sodium tended to have smaller left hippocampi, which is the part of the brain that is responsible for mental health, learning and memory. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the Australian National University and Deakin University, also found that older individuals who consumed healthier diets had larger hippocampi. The researchers concluded that a higher intake of unhealthy food and a lower intake of nutrient-dense foods were each independently linked to a smaller hippocampus volume, noting that…
