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Can diet improve memory?

Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?

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What you eat could improve your memory as you age. 

That’s according to new research in the US that found people who had a diet rich in flavanols may be less likely to lose their memory.

The substance is found in tea, berries, apples and cacao – the seed chocolate is made from.

But while some scientists think eating more dark chocolate could help, others say more research is needed.

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