Since my medical team completely failed at recovering my left hand, cutting anything is a recipe for danger. I am currently getting meals from Home Chef with very limited cutting needed. That will allow me to live independently for decades to come.
Is that considered cooking at home, certainly I'm not doing it from scratch? 3 days a week for me and since I'm getting it for two persons I freeze the other half for later.
Cooking at Home Once a Week May Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 27%
Yes, Chef: Cooking at home is a good way to save money, eat fewer calories, and have more control over what you’re consuming. But new research has pointed to another potential health benefit of even just one home-cooked meal per week: lowered risk of dementia for older adults.
The Study: Researchers analyzed questionnaire responses from 10,978 adults aged 65 and older enrolled in the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study and tracked dementia diagnoses over the following six years. Nearly 1,200 of them had developed dementia, but male and female participants who cooked meals from scratch had a 23% and 27% reduced risk of the disease, respectively.
The Takeaway: Even novice chefs cooking simple meals experienced benefits. Cooking at home was associated with an up to 67% lowered risk of dementia for adults who were less skilled at cooking. Learning new skills combined with the prepping, chopping, and measuring ingredients stimulated the brain in addition to improving diet, according to the researchers.
Keep in Mind: The study was observational, so it didn’t prove that cooking prevents dementia. Previous research indicates modifiable lifestyle habits, like diet, physical activity, and mental stimulation, can impact dementia risk.
The Study: Researchers analyzed questionnaire responses from 10,978 adults aged 65 and older enrolled in the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study and tracked dementia diagnoses over the following six years. Nearly 1,200 of them had developed dementia, but male and female participants who cooked meals from scratch had a 23% and 27% reduced risk of the disease, respectively.
The Takeaway: Even novice chefs cooking simple meals experienced benefits. Cooking at home was associated with an up to 67% lowered risk of dementia for adults who were less skilled at cooking. Learning new skills combined with the prepping, chopping, and measuring ingredients stimulated the brain in addition to improving diet, according to the researchers.
Keep in Mind: The study was observational, so it didn’t prove that cooking prevents dementia. Previous research indicates modifiable lifestyle habits, like diet, physical activity, and mental stimulation, can impact dementia risk.
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