TRYING new foods as we age could help ward off dementia, according to academic research. Dr Ritchie Williamson, Director of Research – Life Course at the University of Bradford, said our tendency to narrow our food choices as we get older has an impact on the good bacteria which keep the brain functioning properly. He said: “We often see older people sticking to the same narrow choice of foods. They know what they like and often eat the same meals every week. They also tend to eat smaller portions. “But this has an effect on the gut-brain axis. Having a wide
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