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Green Tea Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline Risks

1/15/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Japan, involving nearly 9,000 older adults, reveals that sipping green tea regularly may help reduce harmful cerebral white matter lesions, hinting at a defense against cognitive decline. Yet, the protective effects seem to falter in those with the APOE e4 allele or depression, highlighting the complexities of this promising beverage.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from Japan, involving nearly 9,000 older adults, reveals that sipping green tea regularly may help reduce harmful cerebral white matter lesions, hinting at a defense against cognitive decline. Yet, the protective effects seem to falter in those with the APOE e4 allele or depression, highlighting the complexities of this promising beverage.