Sep. 12, 2018
Mediterranean Diet Prolongs Life of Seniors
The higher consumption of monounsaturated fat and the lower consumption of saturated fat is one of the main factors behind the longevity benefit of the Mediterranean diet.
Sep. 4, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Slow Progression of Psoriasis
Spanish scientists advise psoriasis sufferers to consider following a healthy eating plan such as the Mediterranean diet.
Sep. 4, 2018
New Studies Link Heart Health With Reduced Likelihood of Developing Dementia
Older adults who take care of their heart are less likely to develop dementia than people who neglect their cardiovascular health.
Jul. 16, 2018 Health
Fat Type Might Be the Answer to Your Lack of Motivation to Exercise
Jul. 5, 2018 Health
Landmark Med Diet Study Corrected After Methods Are Questioned
Jun. 27, 2018 Health
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Jun. 11, 2018
Med Diet May Protect Against Air Pollution
New research reveals that the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of dying from heart attacks, cardiovascular disease and other causes related to long-term exposure to air pollution.
Jun. 6, 2018
Arthritis Foundation Recommends Olive Oil
The Arthritis Foundation suggests olive oil along with a Mediterranean diet to help arthritis sufferers.
May. 31, 2018
Med Diet Loses Ground Where it Started
New research suggests that an 'American-style' diet is moving in, and it may be here to stay.
May. 29, 2018
Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Gut Bacteria
A study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina found the MedDiet Increased the beneficial bacteria in the gut by 7 percent after 30 months.
Apr. 12, 2018
Med Diet Tied to Higher Bone Mass, Muscle Density After Menopause
A study found adherence to the Mediterranean diet helps protect women from some of the harmful health consequences of menopause.
Apr. 5, 2018
MUFAs from Plant Sources May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease Death
Monounsaturated fat foods can promote longevity if they are derived from plants rather than animals a new study found.
Feb. 15, 2018
Teaching America’s Bravest Med-Style Survival
A Harvard professor urges firefighters in America to turn to a Mediterranean style of eating to avoid on-duty heart attacks.
Feb. 12, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Improve IVF Success
A new study suggests that women who ate a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, high-quality olive oil, whole grains and legumes and low in red meat increased their chances of getting pregnant and achieving a live birth by 65-68 percent.
Jan. 22, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Frailty in Older Adults
New findings suggest that a diet consisting mainly of plant-based foods with low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry kept people independent and healthy as they aged.
Jan. 10, 2018
Olive Council Scientific Conference at UC Davis
On January 17, a panel of experts will discuss the mechanisms of olive oil and their roles in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Nov. 27, 2017
5 Foods That Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research examining the effects of food on rheumatoid arthritis suggested the anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil and other foods in the Mediterranean diet may help minimize and prevent joint destruction.
Nov. 15, 2017
Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Reduce Appetite
A study out of the University of Georgia suggests that regularly eating foods high in polyunsaturated fats, such as avocado, quinoa, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts and olive oil, may have an affect on your appetite.
Oct. 30, 2017
Mediterranean Diet and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes
Researchers in Madrid discover that pregnant women who add more EVOO and pistachios to their diets have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies.
Oct. 12, 2017
2nd 'Food Values' Conference Held in Tuscany
Experts from a wide range of backgrounds met at Villa Pecori Giraldi in Borgo San Lorenzo to discuss the relevance of the Mediterranean diet and explore new approaches and proposals.
Oct. 4, 2017
Study: Plant-Based Diet Alleviates Reflux as Effectively as Medications
Adherence to a plant-based diet reduces reflux symptoms as effectively as the troublesome drugs.