New Research Suggests Cooking at Home May Significantly Reduce Dementia Risk in Older Adults. A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health has found that engaging in a simple yet meaningful activity - cooking a home-cooked meal at least once a week - may have a profound impact on older adults' cognitive health. According to the research, this seemingly innocuous habit could potentially lower the risk of dementia by a staggering 30%. The study's findings, which may have significant implications for public health, highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in mentally stimulating activities, such as cooking, as we age.


Preparing a home cooked meal at least once a week may cut older people's risk of dementia by 30%, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. And this risk ...