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Adherence To A Mediterranean Diet Is Associated With Cognitive Function In An Older Non- Mediterranean Sample: Findings From The Maine- Syracuse Longitudinal Study, Alexandra T. Wade, Merril F. Elias, Karen J. Murphy
Adherence To A Mediterranean Diet Is Associated With Cognitive Function In An Older Non- Mediterranean Sample: Findings From The Maine- Syracuse Longitudinal Study, Alexandra T. Wade, Merril F. Elias, Karen J. Murphy
Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Papers
Background: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with higher cognitive function and reduced risk of dementia in Mediterranean populations. However, few studies have investigated the association between Mediterranean diet adherence and cognition in populations outside of the Mediterranean basin. Furthermore, it is currently unknown whether the association between Mediterranean diet adherence and cognitive function differs between middle-aged and older individuals. Methods: Cross-sectional (n = 894) and longitudinal (n = 530) multivariable analyses were undertaken using data from community-dwelling adults from the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study (MSLS). Mediterranean diet adherence was measured by applying a literature-based Mediterranean diet score to food …