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Increased Intake of Vegetables and Fruits Improves Cognitive Function among Chinese Oldest Old: 10-Year Follow-Up Study
Upping the consumption of fruits and vegetables may help fight off cognitive decline in older adults.
This study looked at how generous intake of fruits and vegetables affects cognitive function in elderly men and women. A total of 2,454 Chinese men and women enrolled for this study and volunteered information used to assess their dietary habits and cognitive function.
Researchers discovered that older adults on high fruit and vegetable diet had decreased risk of mild cognitive impairment and improved cognitive function. This study highlighted the beneficial role of fruits and vegetables on cognitive function in elderly men and women.
Research Summary Information
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2023
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Afei Qin, Meiqi Wang, Lingzhong Xu
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Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China. National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China. Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China.
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