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Creatine, Mediterranean Diet Boost Memory; Processed Foods Harm

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

A February 2026 review found creatine may boost memory and speed in older adults, whose brain creatine declines with age, giving the largest gains to vegetarians and perimenopausal women.
A January 2025 review of 88 studies linked Mediterranean diet adherence to better cognition and delayed decline, while ultra-processed foods raised dementia risk.
Lion’s mane mushroom and omega-3 DHA show modest promise but remain supplemental to a healthy diet rather than primary solutions.

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Story summary

A February 2026 review found creatine may boost memory and speed in older adults, whose brain creatine declines with age, giving the largest gains to vegetarians and perimenopausal women.
A January 2025 review of 88 studies linked Mediterranean diet adherence to better cognition and delayed decline, while ultra-processed foods raised dementia risk.
Lion’s mane mushroom and omega-3 DHA show modest promise but remain supplemental to a healthy diet rather than primary solutions.