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New scientific research seems to show that loving cheese is a good thing in the long run. A study in Japan found that people who eat cheese at least once a week may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who don't eat it at all. Researchers tracked nearly 8,000 people over 65 for three years; during the study, about 3.4-percent of cheese eaters developed dementia, compared to 4.5-percent of people who didn't eat cheese. That works out to about 10 or 11 fewer cases per 1,000 people.
The connection held up even when researchers accounted for other factors like age, education, income, and overall healthy eating habits. Cheese contains nutrients that help brain health, including vitamin K, and it's rich in beneficial bacteria for the gut. Studies have shown connections between gut health and dementia risk. Cheese is also good for heart health, which has long been thought to be important in preventing dementia. The researchers say more studies are needed to understand exactly how cheese helps and how much people should eat.
Source: Science Alert