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That includes using your dietary habits to keep your brain in tip-top shape, according to a new study.

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They were also primarily female and white, while all participants lived in retirement communities and senior public housing.

Those involved participated for around seven years.

She adds that “the anti-inflammatory nature of flavonols may decrease the amount or duration of neuroinflammation.”

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On top of that, “the antioxidant properties of flavonols may prevent or reduce oxidative stress.”