Can Intermittent Fasting Help With Brain Health?
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institutes of Health’s R National Institute on Aging have uncovered promising findings regarding the effects of intermittent fasting and a standard healthy diet on brain health in older adults with obesity and insulin resistance. Their study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that both diets led to improvements in cognition, with intermittent fasting showing slightly stronger benefits.
As people live longer, the prevalence of conditions like Alzheimer’s and related dementias is expected to rise, posing significant challenges for individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Cognitive decline not only impacts quality of life but also leads to increased disability and loss of independence, creating a pressing demand for effective preventive strategies.
One key factor implicated in brain aging and the development of Alzheimer’s disease is insulin resistance. Insulin resistance, which is more common with advancing age and obesity, affects the body’s ability to regulate glucose and has been linked to cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative diseases.
Excerpted from MSN
