Ultra-processed foods may boost risk of memory problems and stroke, study finds

Ultra-processed foods tend to be high in added salt, fat and sugar (Image: Getty) Eating too much ultra-processed food such as crisps, burgers and ice cream may boost risk of memory problems and stroke, a study suggests. More than 30,000 people over the age of 45 were questioned about their food and drink habits. Their health records were then followed for an average of 11 years.

The findings suggested that for every 10 percent greater intake of ultra-processed foods, people experienced a 16 percent higher risk of developing cognitive impairment. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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