Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research linking the Mediterranean and MIND diets to fewer hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain. The study found that people who most closely followed these plant-forward eating patterns had significantly lower levels of amyloid plaques and tau tangles at autopsy, reinforcing the growing evidence that nutrition plays an important role in supporting long-term brain health.

Dr. Isaacson explained that the Mediterranean diet not only supports overall brain health but also promotes cardiovascular health, an important factor in reducing the risk of stroke, vascular injury, and Alzheimer’s disease. He emphasized that nutrition should be viewed as one component of a comprehensive Alzheimer’s prevention strategy that also includes regular exercise, quality sleep, management of vascular risk factors, and other personalized lifestyle interventions as part of a precision medicine approach.

Read the full CNN article to learn how the Mediterranean and MIND diets may help support brain health and reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk.