Carbs and Sugar Might = Cognitive Impairment

People over age 70 who eat high levels of carbohydrates are at higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Consuming large amounts of sugar also seem to increase the risk of MCI. This is according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Expert title for broadcast cg:Dr. Rosebud Roberts, Mayo Clinic Epidemiologist