A new American study reveals that higher scores on the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) are associated with an increased risk of dementia. The research, published in ‘Alzheimer’s & Dementia,’ analyzed data from the Framingham Heart Study, finding those with pro-inflammatory diets had significantly higher dementia risk. The findings emphasize the role of diet in cognitive health, suggesting anti-inflammatory foods may help mitigate the chances of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease over time.