Best Diet for Your Brain
HEALTHY EATING Evidence-Based This Is The Best Diet for Your Brain, New Study Finds You may want to break out the hummus. BY CLARA OLSHANSKY JANUARY 3, 2022 FACT CHECKED BY FAYE BRENNAN Shutterstock Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via e-mail If you want to be your brightest self in 2022, there are things you can do to help your brain function the best it can. While some habits, like excessive drinking or over-caffeinating, could be taking a toll on your mind , others, such as getting enough exercise and keeping to a healthy sleep schedule, can help keep your brain sharp . The foods you eat can also make a real difference. Now, new research suggests that sticking to the Mediterranean diet can help protect against cognitive decline. In the study , published in the British Journal of Nutrition , researchers looked at a group of more than 900 adults facing cognitive decline over a period of about three years. They gave each pe...