- Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals, and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline. Two recent large-scale studies suggest that eating ultra-processed foods may exacerbate age-related cognitive decline and increase the risk of developing dementia. https://theconversation.com/ultra-processed-foods-like-cookies-chips-frozen-meals-and-fast-food-may-contribute-to-cognitive-decline-196560 22 comments science