 A new study suggests that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet may be linked to a reduced risk of developing dementia, regardless of one's genetic predisposition to the disease. Researchers analyzed data from over 60,000 people in the United Kingdom who were followed for an average of nine years. They found that those who had a higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who had a lower adherence. Furthermore, there was no significant interaction between dietary adherence and genetic risk of dementia. This suggests that even if someone has a high genetic risk of developing dementia, following a Mediterranean diet can still help protect against it. This article was authored by Oliver M. Shannon, Janice M. Ranson, Sarah Gregory, and others.