As dementia rates climb worldwide, projected to reach nearly 153 million cases by 2050, diet has emerged as one of the most important modifiable risk factors. But the science behind “brain food” is far more complex than simply avoiding certain foods or adding others.

In this final episode of the year, the Orange Pill Podcast takes a deep dive into three surprising scientific findings that are reshaping how we think about diet and long-term cognitive health.

In Episode 77, we explore:
• Why the inflammatory potential of your overall diet matters more than individual foods
• How a massive 25-year study found high-fat cheese and cream were associated with lower dementia risk
• Why “healthy eating” isn’t one-size-fits-all  and how race, genetics, and vascular health change outcomes

Drawing from large population studies including the Framingham Heart Study, Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort, and the Chicago Health and Aging Project, this episode challenges simplistic narratives and points toward a more personalized, inflammation-aware approach to brain health.

As we wrap up the year, this episode invites a more thoughtful question:
What does a truly brain-healthy diet look like for you?