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Eating a low-carb 'keto' diet can improve brain function and reduce the risk of memory-robbing diseases such as mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in older adults, reports a new study.
In a pilot study of 14 older adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve brain function and memory.
Although the researchers say that finding participants willing ...