A recent study has revealed a correlation between a healthy diet and mental health. A diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, or the DASH diet, may reduce the risk of depression. We'll look at how this particular diet affects our brains, and how healthy eating can improve our mental health.
Also, a look at the numbers and the costs of Alzheimer's disease.
Guests:
- Dr. Laurel J. Cherian, assistant professor of vascular neurology,
- Gretchen Reynolds, columnist,
- Keith Fargo, director of scientific programs and outreach,