Health Matters
Health Matters
NewYork-Presbyterian
What is the MIND Diet and How Does it Protect Your Brain?
14 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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Dr. Matthew Fink, who leads neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, explains how the MIND diet can support brain health and reduce the risk of dementia. He breaks down the food sources of key nutrients like B vitamins and antioxidants, highlights foods to prioritize—and avoid—and shares how diet, exercise, and sleep work together to protect cognitive function. Dr. Fink emphasizes that small, consistent lifestyle changes can have a powerful impact on long-term brain health.