As SNAP benefits remain in limbo, research suggests programs like it may do more than just fill empty stomachs — it could help protect the brains of older adults.
Thousands of older Arizonans are eligible for SNAP but don’t participate, and there are health consequences for poor nutrition, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
“So they found that SNAP participants had a 0.1% lower decline in overall cognitive function, and that difference is significant in the long term. So adding to an estimated two to three additional years of cognitive health.”…