Items Tagged ‘senior citizens’
October 17, 2012
Mayo Clinic: Sugar-Rich Diets Linked To Cognitive Impairment In Seniors
A Mayo Clinic study has found a link between sugar-rich diets and brain function in seniors. Mayo researchers tracked people over 70 and found that those with diets high in carbohydrates and sugar have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. “Sugar is good for your brain because you derive your energy […]
Tags: brain function, Dr. Rosebud Roberts, senior citizens, sugar, sugar-rich diet, WCCO radio