Cognition

Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

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A longitudinal study using data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, challenging the common belief that omega-3 universally protects brain health. Participants taking omega-3 supplements showed faster worsening in MMSE, ADAS-Cog13, and CDR-SB scores over […]

Low- and No-Calorie Artificial Sweeteners Intake Linked to Cognitive Decline

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A Brazilian longitudinal cohort study suggested that consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline. A total of 12,772 civil servants (mean age 52 years, 55% women) were followed over three study waves across eight years. Using dietary questionnaires and cognitive testing, researchers found that […]