Eating ultra-processed foods could be associated with cognitive decline, study suggests

(KTVI/NEXSTAR) – A diet heavy in ultra-processed foods has been linked to accelerated rates of cognitive decline in older adults, a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests.The study, co-authored by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, examined the eating habits of thousands of subjects in Brazil (with an average age 50.6) and their ability to complete standardized cognitive tests after a number of years. Results indicated that those ate