Olive Oil Beneficial for Elderly
Extra virgin olive oil reduced total cholesterol, but also increased HDL levels, also known as the "good" cholesterol, in a recent study.
Extra virgin olive oil reduced total cholesterol, but also increased HDL levels, also known as the "good" cholesterol, in a recent study.
A Mediterranean diet with olive oil or nuts reduced major cardiovascular events by 30 percent.
Its effects are still not fully understood, yet some ways olive oil can preserve and improve human health have been firmly established.
The people of Ikaria island in the Aegean Sea have fully grasped the meaning of leading a healthy and happy life.
A new study shows that the positive effects the Mediterranean diet can have on the heart are immediate.
New research suggests that a high intake of olive oil and other monounsaturated fats may protect the skin against sun-related aging.
The forum hopes to advance the diet as an essential social and economic asset for Liguria and all Mediterranean countries.
A new study by Spanish researchers shows that adding olive oil to the diet may help preserve bone.
Olive oil is now used by food companies in ready meals and food products in innovative ways signaling a turn to a healthier way of life.
According to Spanish researchers, adherence to a Mediterranean style diet rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables and fish is associated with better physical and mental health.
Students in the University of Montpellier program can earn a Diplôme Universitaire (DU) d'Oléologie, or a university specialization diploma in olive oil.
First Lady Michelle Obama will be awarded with a 1,400 year-old olive tree named "La Regina" in Salento for her commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
The Mediterranean Diet coupled with physical activity results in weight loss and better quality of life for those with metabolic syndrome.
According to a new study by Greek-Cypriot researchers, a diet rich in olive oil, vegetables, beans and fish can protect from breast cancer.
Students from the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Slow Food, learned how olive oil is used in Cretan cuisine at the award-winning Biolea mill on the Astrikas estate in Kolymbari, Western Crete.