Brain food: the link between Alzheimer’s, depression and diet

People who eat a healthy Mediterranean diet may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's and depression, writes Dr Samantha Gardener, post-doctoral research fellow.

Depression and Alzheimer’s disease, the most common mental and neurological disorders among older adults, cause immense societal impact and financial burden.

One in six women and one in eight men will experience depression at some point in their lives. It can occur at any time and can lead to severe distress and disruption of life.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In 2021, the Australian Institute of Health and...

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