Stats: Unprocessed food consumption curbs MCI risk by 12%

People who consumer more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a recent study. The study does not prove that eating ultra-processed foods causes memory and thinking problems and stroke -- it shows an association. However, it offers one more reason to ensure that such foods are not included on the menu or continuously available as snacks in active-aging communities.