Among older adults who are eligible for SNAP benefits, participating in the program may help protect against age-related cognitive decline, suggests a new 10-year study.
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Among older adults who are eligible for SNAP benefits, participating in the program may help protect against age-related cognitive decline, suggests a new 10-year study.
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Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests

For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age, according to new research.