Nutritional Status Mediates the Relationship Between Depression and Mild Cognitive Impairment Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults

By:
Xiaoyu Chen; Peipei Han; Zhenwen Liang; Liou Cao; Jing Gao; Qi Guo
Date:
2026

This study shows that poor nutritional status partly explains how depression contributes to mild cognitive impairment in older adults, suggesting that improving nutrition may help reduce cognitive decline in those with depression.