Adherence to a mediterranean-style diet can slow the rate of cognitive decline and decrease the risk of dementia: A systematic review

Nutrition and Dietetics

Volumn 70, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 206-217

  Opie, Rachelle Sara ^a   Ralston, Robin A ^a   Walker, Karen Z ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Ageing; Dietary intake; Food patterns

Indexed keywords

EID: 84885168342     PISSN: 14466368     EISSN: 17470080     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12016     Document Type: Review

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