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Foods That Can Benefit or Harm Brain Health, According to an Expert

NYU Langone concussion expert Dr. Shae Datta discusses dietary choices that impact cognitive function.

Health • 2 hours ago
Foods That Can Benefit or Harm Brain Health, According to an Expert

Dietary choices can significantly influence brain health, potentially boosting cognitive function or causing harm, according to NYU Langone concussion expert Dr. Shae Datta. What individuals consume affects more than just physical appearance; it also shapes the brain's capabilities.

Dr. Datta highlights the importance of understanding which foods can help maintain optimal brain performance and which might be detrimental. This includes identifying beneficial fats and reconsidering certain food items that could negatively impact cognitive health. The expert's insights, gathered by New York Post Wellness Editor Carly Stern, aim to provide clarity on how nutrition directly relates to brain function.


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