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Mar. 10, 2017
Olive Extract Might Help Fight Arterial Stiffness, Study Finds
A recent Spanish study found that people who consumed higher doses of a standardized olive fruit extract fared better on an arterial measurement index and in measurements of mean triglyceride.
Mar. 9, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Deadliest Breast Cancer by 40 Percent
"We found a strong link between the Mediterranean diet and reduced oestrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer risk," said lead researcher Piet van den Brandt
Mar. 7, 2017
Med Diet Could Relieve Pain Linked to Obesity
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, plant-based protein and seafood can decrease the chances an overweight person will experience regular pain due to inflammation.
Feb. 28, 2017 Health
Journal of the American College of Cardiology Recommends Olive Oil
Feb. 20, 2017 Health
Mediterranean Diet With Additional Olive Oil May Promote Heart Health Even More
Feb. 15, 2017 Food & Cooking
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
Feb. 14, 2017 Health
Feb. 13, 2017
Restaurant Kids' Menus Still Not Healthy
A study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found lots of calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar in menu offerings for children, despite restaurant owners' pledges to improve the nutritional quality of kids' menus.
Feb. 11, 2017
Med Diet Linked to Relief from Depression
In new research, after 12 weeks of following the MedDiet, one-third of patients with depression went into remission.
Feb. 8, 2017
Hot Red Chili Peppers for a Longer Life?
Individuals who ate red chili peppers had a lower risk of death from all causes than those who did not honor the spicy food, a study from the University of Vermont found.
Feb. 8, 2017
Six-Step Guide to Following the Mediterranean Diet
A transition to a healthier diet is easier than you think. Here are six steps to get you started.
Jan. 26, 2017
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
Jan. 19, 2017
Flies Fed Sugar-Rich Diets Are Damaged for Life, and Die Faster
UCL scientists found that no matter the healthy interventions of the future, flies previously fed on a high-sugar diet died earlier, as the activity of a gene associated with longevity was repressed by sugar over the long term.
Jan. 16, 2017
Nutella Makers Defend Palm Oil Amid Health Concerns
Ferrero is the first major European food company to defend the palm oil industry following reports that refined palm oil in foods may cause cancer.
Jan. 16, 2017
Two Mediterranean Plants Might Help Fight Symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Prickly pear and brown seaweed improved the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in lab tests using brewer's yeast and fruit flies.
Jan. 10, 2017
You Really Are What You Eat, Science Says
On a generational timescale, there is physiological evidence that we indeed become what we eat.
Jan. 10, 2017
Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Brain Volume
A new study finds the Mediterranean diet may may help slow the loss of brain volume and associated cognitive decline that occurs with aging.
Jan. 3, 2017
High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A study finds the high magnesium content of the Mediterranean diet plays a key role in the benefits.
Dec. 31, 2016
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers.
Dec. 29, 2016
Aspartame Guilty (Again), This Time for Weight Gain
A new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital says Aspartame may retard weight loss because it blocks the function of an enzyme vital for the prevention of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Dec. 9, 2016
How Olive Oil Can Help Fight India's Deadly Trend
Hydroxytyrosol's potential in preventing mercury-related cytotoxicity may make olive oil an excellent nutritional resource to help combat a growing health crisis in India, research shows.
Dec. 8, 2016
Tradition Breeds Better Nutrition in Italian Children
To improve the eating habits of Italian kids, sommelier Nicola Di Noia offers seminars for children on the secrets of extra virgin olive oil.