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Aug. 10, 2020
Consuming Some Animal Products Does Not Undermine Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Newly published research from the University of Warwick shows that plant-based diets, such as Mediterranean diet, can lower cardiovascular risks even if they include a moderate amount of animal products.
Jul. 30, 2020
'MIND Diet' Among Five Factors That May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Older individuals who adhered to the MIND diet along with several other brain-healthy behaviors had a substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Jul. 22, 2020
Study Links Obesity and Dementia, Recommends MedDiet
Following the Mediterranean diet and other healthy lifestyle habits helps people maintain a normal body mass index and, in turn, lowers the risks of developing dementia later in life, researchers found.
Jul. 20, 2020 Health
Study Suggests Med Diet Benefits Cardiovascular Health of Firefighters
Jul. 7, 2020 Health
Nutri-Score Gains Traction Despite Opposition From Italian Farmers
Jun. 10, 2020 Health
Blood Test Determines Adherence to Med Diet, Cardiovascular Risk
Jun. 9, 2020 Health
Med Diet Beneficial for Bowel Disease Patients, Study Suggests
May. 18, 2020 Health
Mediterranean Diet Most Effective for Reducing Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
May. 4, 2020
40 Years of the Mediterranean Diet
After centuries of culinary tradition, the Mediterranean diet was formally defined in 1980. On its fortieth anniversary, experts reveal the health benefits that have allowed the diet to endure and look ahead to its future.
Apr. 21, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Rats Found to Reduce Risk of Cardiomyopathies
The research found that rats consuming a diet enriched with extra virgin olive oil had lower levels of an enzyme associated with cardiomyopathies than rats that were not.
Apr. 13, 2020
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Fibromyalgia Patients
Regular use of olive oil in fibromyalgia patients can greatly reduce their cardiovascular risk.
Mar. 31, 2020
Olive Oil 'Indispensable' for Most Italians, Survey Reveals
More than 60 percent of respondents said they would never give up extra virgin olive oil, citing its taste, health benefits and cultural importance.
Mar. 11, 2020
Consuming Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil Per Day Improves Heart Health, Study Suggests
Eating more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily could lower the risk of a heart attack by 20 percent, say researchers at Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health.
Mar. 6, 2020
Microorganisms in Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Lead to New Applications
Microorganisms found in low concentrations in extra virgin olive oil could lead to new possibilities in biotechnology.
Mar. 4, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Changes Gut Microbiome, Improves Health in Seniors
A new study adds to research that shows adhering to a Mediterranean diet is beneficial for the gut microbiome, which in turn, strongly influences general wellness and aging.
Feb. 26, 2020
How Fatty Acids in EVOO Help Mitigate Age-Related Diseases
The monounsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil have been associated with healthier aging when combined with fasting and exercise
Feb. 26, 2020
Polyphenols Shown to Have Distinct Anti-Bacterial Properties
Research on the antibacterial activity of olive varieties grown in southern Italy shows promise for natural treatments against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Feb. 24, 2020
Olive Oil Could Lead to a 'Younger Brain' in the Elderly, Researchers Say
A well-known phenolic compound found in olive oil now shows an ability to reverse brain aging.
Feb. 10, 2020
Obesity a 'Looming Epidemic' in Developing Countries, World Bank Says
Poor nutritional habits and reduced physical activity are the main reasons for high obesity rates.
Feb. 6, 2020
Lupini Bean May Knock Off Soy as Leading Plant-based Protein Source
The Mediterranean bean contains more protein and fiber than its leading plant-based counterparts, soy and chickpeas, yet shares only a tiny portion of the carbohydrate count.
Feb. 3, 2020
Gelato With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is a Functional Food, Italian Researchers Say
Research carried out at the University of Naples Federico II shows that extra virgin olive oil can be added to the Italian-style artisanal ice cream as a functional ingredient.
Jan. 31, 2020
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Food-Bourne Infection Risk in Mice
An eating plan plentiful in fruits and vegetables increased the resistance of mice to the intestinal pathogen, E. coli.
Jan. 30, 2020
Gene Dysregulation Caused by Soybean Oil Behind Negative Health Impacts
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside found that mice consuming a diet high in soybean oil experienced the dysregulation of about 100 genes, some of which are linked to obesity, diabetes and mental health conditions.