With some simple meal choices, you can keep your mind sharp and healthy at any age. This special edition of EatingWell explores the key science-backed principles of the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet, known as the MIND diet. This eating plan was developed to identify foods containing nutrients related to protection against dementia and cognitive decline. These foods also bolster overall brain health to help with focus, memory and mood. This issue includes insights from dietitians and doctors on which foods are the most important to eat each day and how (and how much) to eat them. You'll also find pages of easy and delicious recipes, plus lifestyle tips to help you maximize the brain-health benefits.