There's long been evidence that what we eat can affect our risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline as we ...

The DASH diet (aka Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has consistently ranked among the top heart-healthy diets for years. But a 2024 survey by the International Food Information Council ...

The DASH diet focuses on reducing high blood pressure (hypertension) through low sodium intake, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy, making it more restrictive. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes ...

The DASH diet has been helping people everywhere protect their heart health since its creation, and it now stands as one of the top diets in the country. And it’s collected awards to boot.

The DASH diet emphasizes several key nutritional elements: Sodium restriction between 1,500 and 2,300 mg daily Increased intake of potassium and magnesium through fresh produce ...

The diet does, however, allow for up to five servings of sweets per week. A serving might include a half cup of sorbet or a small cookie. Researchers can’t say exactly why DASH reduces blood ...

Among the four diet types trialed in this study, a modified version of the DASH diet with reduced sodium intake achieved a ...

What to eat. When embarking on the DASH diet, it’s great for seniors to have a road map of which foods are acceptable. Incorporating more fruits and vegetables and switching processed grains for ...

Dietitians and a cardiologist break down the best foods to lower your risk of stroke, along with the most important one to ...

The MIND diet (short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) may also play a role in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.In one study that tracked middle ...

In recommending the DASH diet, your doctor is offering you a drug-free path that can help you gain control of your blood pressure numbers. We hope you, and perhaps some of our readers with blood ...

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