B2 – Upper Intermediate
The study highlights the potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet in promoting both longevity and cognitive health.
According to research, they found that individuals adhering closely to the Mediterranean diet experienced lower rates of cognitive decline and a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Read the article to see the growing body of evidence supporting the role of dietary patterns in maintaining brain health as we age.
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/18/health/mind-diet-study-results-wellness/index.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “rub” mean in this context, “But here’s the rub — the brains of the control group who were not eating the MIND diet also improved to a similar degree.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “a battery of something” mean in this context, “A battery of cognitive testing was done when the study started and repeated at set intervals, while regular blood tests measured biomarkers, such as beta carotene, which indicated how well each person was following the MIND diet.”? Use it in a sentence.
- Define “biomarker“. “A battery of cognitive testing was done when the study started and repeated at set intervals, while regular blood tests measured biomarkers, such as beta carotene, which indicated how well each person was following the MIND diet.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What specific findings were highlighted in the recent study regarding the Mediterranean diet’s impact on longevity?
- How did researchers measure brain health in participants of the study?
- What are some potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet for the brain, according to the study?
- What advice might be given to people interested in trying the Mediterranean diet based on these findings?