Study finds people who eat certain cheeses are less likely to develop dementia

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I just read this really interesting study! Apparently, some kinds of cheese might actually lower your risk of getting dementia. It’s cool to see more research popping up about how what we eat can affect our brains as we get older. It makes me want to go grab a cheese plate, honestly!

A study published in Neurology followed the diets and health of many thousands of people. Researchers discovered that those who ate cheese regularly, particularly high-fat varieties, had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn’t.

A study of over 27,000 people found that eating high-fat cheese was linked to a 13% reduction in the risk of dementia, while eating high-fat cream was associated with a 16% lower risk.

What the study found

The research defined high-fat dairy as cheeses with at least 20% fat, cream with 30% fat, and milk/yogurt with 2.5% fat. Eating low-fat cheese, cream, or other low-fat dairy didn’t seem to affect the risk of developing dementia.

The study looked at a variety of cheeses, including soft options like brie and camembert, hard cheeses such as cheddar, and semi-soft cheeses like Gouda and Gruyère. It also included blue cheeses like Stilton.

The study found that people who ate more high-fat cheese seemed to have a lower risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. They also appeared less likely to need medication to lower their cholesterol.

So, a new study basically found that people who ate more high-fat cheese and cream seemed to have a lower chance of getting dementia. Pretty interesting, right? As a gamer, I could definitely use some brain-boosting snacks while I’m grinding levels!

According to Emily Sonestedt, a nutrition scientist at Lund University who led the study, eating cheese in moderate amounts doesn’t seem to harm brain health. She also pointed out that the research was conducted with a Swedish population, who tend to eat cheese as a standalone food, not typically within highly processed meals.

Although the research is interesting, experts remind us that high-fat foods should still be eaten in limited amounts, as they can affect cholesterol and heart health.

According to Sonestedt, cheese can fit into a healthy eating plan. However, she emphasizes that things like exercise, staying socially active, and keeping blood pressure and blood sugar in check are still really important for brain health.

Recent research has produced some surprising findings: a study from July 2025 linked cheese consumption to bad dreams, while an earlier December study suggested that smelling your own gas might actually help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

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2025-12-19 22:19