Originally developed to tackle hypertension, the Mediterranean-style DASH diet may also help guard against age-related cognitive decline
The DASH diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and lean protein
You’ve cut down on salt, swapped crisps for nuts and even reined in the booze. Yet your blood pressure is still creeping upwards. Sound familiar?
About one in three UK adults now have high blood pressure – a condition linked to around 80,000 cardiovascular deaths a year. Often called the silent killer, it can damage the body for years before symptoms appear, dramatically increasing risk of heart attack, stroke and vascular dementia.
But one of the most effective ways to tackle it may be sitting on your plate. New research shows the DASH diet – a simple healthy eating plan specifically designed to lower blood pressure – doesn’t just protect cardiovascular health, it may also help guard against age-related cognitive decline too.
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