A new study links a low intake of flavonoid-rich foods — such as berries, apples, and tea — with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Experts predict that the number of people in the United States over the age of 65 will more than double in the next 40 years.
As a result, conditions associated with aging are also on the rise. Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of dementia, is one of these conditions.
By 2050, experts predict that there will be 13.8 million people over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S.