Walnuts May Boost Memory and Improve Cognitive Function: New Results from Landmark... -- FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Walnuts May Boost Memory and Improve Cognitive Function: New Results from Landmark... -- FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --: The study reported regular consumption of walnuts, but not of other nuts, was associated with better working memory. The investigators believe that the high polyphenol (antioxidant) content found in walnuts may be one of the key elements in helping to preserve cognition and fight age-related cognitive decline. Coffee, virgin olive oil and wine were also associated with better cognitive scores.