Multiple factors combined are currently recognized as contributors to cognitive decline. The
main independent risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia is advanced age …

Purpose This paper aims to present an overview of the definitions of “plant-based and
“vegetarian diets” adopted by different organizations worldwide, proposing new standard …

Nutrition is an important lifestyle factor that can modify the risk of future cognitive impairment
and dementia. Some, but not conclusive, evidence (mostly from observational studies and …

Objectives The present study investigated the association between adherence to
Mediterranean diet (MeDi) and physical performance and cognitive function in older adults …

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based, antioxidant-rich, unsaturated fat dietary pattern that
has been consistently associated with lower rates of noncommunicable diseases and total …

Background The Mediterranean dietary pattern has been associated with a decreased risk
of many degenerative diseases and cognitive function in particular; however, relevant …

Diet is the only known intervention which has been conclusively shown to extend life span. It
can be argued the key role diet has to play in the aging process came to prominence as a …

Low muscle mass combined with changes in physical function and muscle quality is defined
as sarcopenia. In people> 60 years, sarcopenia reaches 10% and tends to increase with …

Aging may coincide with a declining gustatory function that can affect dietary intake and
ultimately have negative health consequences. Taste loss is caused by physiological …

Cognitive impairment results from a complex interplay of many factors. The most important
independent predictor of cognitive decline is age but other contributing factors include …