Eating a diet rich in berries could combat age-related mental decline by “cleaning up” the brain, new research suggests.

Scientists have found the first evidence that health- improving compounds found in the fruits activate the brain’s natural “housekeeping” mechanism.

This mops up and recycles toxic proteins linked to the memory loss and mental decline many people experience as they get older, according to the study.

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To read more, see the full article. (The Scotsman. 24 Aug 2010)