#Green tea consumption and #cerebral white matter lesions in community-dwelling older adults without dementia

This study investigated the association between green tea or coffee consumption with cerebral white matter lesions and hippocampal and total brain volumes among 8766 community-dwelling participants recruited from the Japan Prospective Studies Collaboration for Aging and Dementia between 2016 and 2018. A Food Frequency Questionnaire was used to assess green tea and coffee consumption, whereas… Continue reading #Green tea consumption and #cerebral white matter lesions in community-dwelling older adults without dementia

Effect of matcha green #tea on #cognitive functions and #sleep quality in older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled study over 12 months

Lifestyle habits after middle age significantly impact the maintenance of cognitive function in older adults. Nutritional intake is closely related to lifestyle habits; therefore, nutrition is a pivotal factor in the prevention of dementia in the preclinical stages. Matcha green tea powder (matcha), which contains epigallocatechin gallate, theanine, and caffeine, has beneficial effects on cognitive… Continue reading Effect of matcha green #tea on #cognitive functions and #sleep quality in older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled study over 12 months

Additive effects of green #tea and #coffee on all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 #diabetes mellitus: the Fukuoka Diabetes Registry

The impact of consuming green tea or coffee on mortality in patients with diabetes is controversial. We prospectively investigated the impact of each beverage and their combination on mortality among Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes.. ..During the follow-up period, 309 participants died. The consumption of green tea, coffee, and a combination of the beverages… Continue reading Additive effects of green #tea and #coffee on all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 #diabetes mellitus: the Fukuoka Diabetes Registry