Health / page 67
Aug. 21, 2012
U.K. Watchdog Okays Unilever's 'Less Saturated Fat than Olive Oil' Claim
Ads claiming Unilever’s Flora Cuisine cooking oil provides “45 percent less saturated fat than olive oil" can stay on TV after the UK advertising watchdog found they are unlikely to mislead viewers.
Aug. 15, 2012
A new study by Spanish researchers shows that adding olive oil to the diet may help preserve bone.
Jul. 23, 2012
New Molecule from Olive Antioxidant Could Reduce HIV Transmission
Research has led to the development of a new molecule from hydroxytyrosol, a potent antioxidant found in olives, to reduce risk of HIV virus transmission.
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New Olive Oil Product Treats Pressure Ulcers in High Risk Patients
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May. 25, 2012
'Upgrade' Your Diet with Olive Oil
Olive Oil is not only a healthy fat, but a source of components that interact with other nutrients improving the nutritional profile of a meal.
May. 24, 2012
Potential for Parkinson’s Treatment from Olive Oil Waste
Olive pomace has been used to synthesize powerful antioxidant molecules with a potential application in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
May. 21, 2012
Eating Olive Oil Might Help You Remember Why You Should
According to a new study monounsaturated fats in olive oil were associated with better cognitive function and memory, compared to saturated fats.
Apr. 17, 2012
Mediterranean Diet with Exercise Ideal for Metabolic Syndrome
The Mediterranean Diet coupled with physical activity results in weight loss and better quality of life for those with metabolic syndrome.
Apr. 9, 2012
Tomatoes and Olive Oil May Reduce Impotence
A daily dose of extra virgin olive oil combined with lycopene from tomatoes improved the sex lives of a group of Spanish men, according to a report by the Madrid Urological Institute.
Mar. 29, 2012
Olive Oil, Beans and Fish Protect from Breast Cancer
According to a new study by Greek-Cypriot researchers, a diet rich in olive oil, vegetables, beans and fish can protect from breast cancer.
Mar. 13, 2012
Mona Lisa Smile . . . or Grimace
According to an Italian specialist the Mona Lisa’s smile shows clear signs of high cholesterol. Just maybe her long life was due to a turnaround to a more heart-healthy diet.
Mar. 5, 2012
Olive Oil May Help Prevent Neurodegenerative Diseases
A study carried out by the Lipid Unit of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic suggests that high consumption of olive oil, and other foods rich in polyphenols may improve cognitive function and prevent neuro-degenerative diseases.
Feb. 27, 2012
Jeanne Calment lived more than 120 years and accredited her longevity and youthfulness to olive oil. Here are three tips that might help you live longer too.
Feb. 23, 2012
Think Twice About Antioxidant Claims
One of few food label claims to survive a rigorous European review was the antioxidant effect of olive polyphenols, news that saw the olive extract sector surge. But nutrition expert John Finley counsels caution on such claims.
Feb. 14, 2012
Healthy Fats and the Mediterranean Diet Good for the Brain
A Mediterranean style diet is associated with a reduced risk of stroke and dementia.
Feb. 8, 2012
Study Finds Benefits of Olive Oil and Albumin for Treatment of Spinal Injuries
New research carried out at the National Hospital of Paraplegics in Toledo shows possible benefits of oleic acid in combination with albumin in spinal injury treatment.
Feb. 6, 2012
Dukan Diet Ups Olive Oil Recommendation
Dr. Pierre Dukan has recently increased the amount of allowed olive oil in the famed Dukan Diet, in the hope it will help to alleviate some common side effects of the eating plan.
Jan. 30, 2012
Medical Congress: Olive Oil, Nutrition and Health
The occasion represented a unique opportunity to hear, from the mouths of the protagonists themselves, the latest advances linking the benefits of olive oil with health and nutrition.
Jan. 26, 2012
Foods Fried in Olive Oil May Not Be Harmful
According to data from the Spanish cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), fried food may not harm the heart as long as it is fried in olive oil.