HHS HealthBeat (February 8, 2012)

Baked, broiled, not fried

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Nicholas Garlow with HHS HealthBeat.

Eating fish the right way may help you and your brain. Research at the University of Pittsburgh looked at the cognitive benefits of eating fish, following elderly people for 15 years, tracking the effects on memory and learning.

Dr. Cyrus Raji is a researcher and medical resident at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Mercy Hospital.

“Individuals who consumed baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis scored higher on tests for working memory. Fried fish, on the other hand, does not confer this benefit.” (13 seconds)

Dr. Raji suggests eating fish the right way can sustain brain structure, reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

The study was presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting and supported by the National Institutes of Health.

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Last revised: February 8, 2012