It doesn't take a lot of ultra-processed foods to affect your brain


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A regular ultra-processed meal of a burger and fries daily could put your brain at faster risk of decline as you age. — AFP

Numerous studies have linked the consumption of ultra-processed foods with a greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cancer, obesity and early death.

Now, a new study finds these ready-to-eat foods can lead to greater risk of cognitive decline as we age.

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