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DASH Diet Linked to Lower Cognitive Decline Risk

2/24/2026

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  • A study of nearly 160,000 health professionals linked six dietary patterns to a lower risk of subjective cognitive decline, with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet the strongest.
  • The DASH diet demonstrated the strongest association, especially in midlife (ages 45-54).
  • Higher intake of vegetables and fish and lower red and processed meat intake correlated with better cognitive outcomes.
  • The study notes limitations, including biases in self-reported cognitive decline.