By contrast, those with a high intake of polyunsaturated fats (from, say, olive oil and fish) and who were physically active, demonstrated better cognitive function overall, as well as better physical co-ordination, even in those identified as having the ApoE e4 gene, which is associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. Read More.
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By Fiona Haynes, About.com
According to a Finnish study, cutting back on saturated fats and replacing them with polyunsaturated fats may help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. Cognitive decline was seen in those who had a high intake of saturated fats from dairy products.
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