A Mediterranean Diet which includes olive oil and nuts protects the brain: "The diet could reduce damaging inflammation, Martinez says. And some studies have suggested that virgin olive oil -- which is cold-pressed and unrefined -- might fight the beta amyloid "plaques" found clogging the brains of Alzheimer's patients. "A third mechanism may be that an improvement in vascular health leads to better brain blood flow."


Nutty finding: Olive oil, nuts can protect your brain
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It might seem against all logic, but adding a little olive oil or a handful of nuts to your diet each day may help keep your mind clear, researchers reported on Monday. It’s the same diet that’s also been shown to reduce deaths from heart attacks and strokes. The …