Bolivian tribe with 1% dementia follows a diet so powerful, scientists are questioning modern lifestyle (Upworthy)

Upworthy highlights research involving USC Leonard Davis School faculty member Andrei Irimia, who coauthored a study showing that the Tsimané and Mosetén peoples—with extremely low dementia rates—may benefit from subsistence-lifestyle patterns including high physical activity, minimal processed food, and a balanced diet. “This ideal set of conditions for disease prevention prompts us to consider whether our industrialized lifestyles increase our risk of disease,” Irimia said.