26 Feb 2018 --- Following a specific diet aimed at reducing stroke risk could be the answer to preventing the onset of depression, a study has found. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is high in fruit and vegetables, recommends fat-free or low-fat dairy products and limits foods that are high in saturated fats and sugar. The study finds that following such a diet not only lowers high blood pressure, bad cholesterol (LDL) and body weight but also may lower the risk of depression.
