USA Today quoted Marisa Moore, a registered dietitian in Atlanta and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association as saying, “It’s absolutely possibly for adults to change their eating patterns.” And because adults are the best role models for children, it’s absolutely necessary for adults to make an effort to change. We have made children’s health a topic of several discussions here on Science & Health News but adult health is important too, so we decided to focus on the adults today.

Recent studies have found that your diet can affect both your memory and your vision. In The Telegraph, scientists at the University of Cincinnati have found that grapes can reduce or even reverse memory loss. This was a fairly small study but the “trends suggested improved short-term memory retention and spatial, non-verbal memory.” The study gives further weight to the suggestion that the consumption of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables may help slow or reverse memory decline.

The Sun Sentinel discusses the topic of vision. According to a national survey, Americans pay little attention to vision changes until it’s too advanced to treat. Obviously routine eye exams are necessary to catch problems before it’s too late but they also suggest looking at your diet. A diet rich in lutein – found in green leafy vegetable such as broccoli and Kale – and fatty acids can aid in vision health.

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