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Med Diet Cuts Dementia Risk 35% for APOE4 Carriers

9/4/2025

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A Mediterranean diet may lower dementia risk by 35% for those with two copies of the APOE4 gene.
The study tracked over 4,200 participants for up to 34 years, connecting diet to cognitive health.
Experts consider these findings significant, highlighting dietary choices for high-risk individuals.
Maintaining stable weight from midlife to late life is essential, as weight loss increases dementia risk.

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Story summary

A Mediterranean diet may lower dementia risk by 35% for those with two copies of the APOE4 gene.
The study tracked over 4,200 participants for up to 34 years, connecting diet to cognitive health.
Experts consider these findings significant, highlighting dietary choices for high-risk individuals.
Maintaining stable weight from midlife to late life is essential, as weight loss increases dementia risk.