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Oct. 20, 2016
Med Diet Decreases Inflammation, Increases Mobility in Osteoarthritis Sufferers
A Mediterranean diet decreases weight, inflammation and cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis sufferers.
Oct. 13, 2016
'Omics' Data Reveals Impact of Olive Oil on Human Gene Expression
Olive oil exerts direct effects on molecules in the body that alter human gene expression and metabolic function.
Sep. 9, 2016
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer
Higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer by 50 percent.
Sep. 9, 2016 Health
Researchers Uncover Neuroprotective Effect of Picholine Olive Oils
Sep. 8, 2016 Health
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Health Outcomes for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Sep. 6, 2016 Health
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Aug. 29, 2016
Cardiologist Promotes High-Fat Diet with Olive Oil for Heart Patients
Sugar and excess carbohydrates are the number one enemy of heart disease, not fat.
Aug. 25, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Better for Frying Fish
Researchers found that the cooking oil we choose determines the generation of toxic compounds during frying, "which can have a great influence on food safety and human health.”
Aug. 25, 2016
EVOO Polyphenols May Provide Protection Against Platelet Aggregation in Cardiovascular Disease
Polyphenols in EVOO inhibit the platelet aggregation that can lead to abnormal clotting and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Aug. 19, 2016
Health Benefits of High-Phenolic Olive Oils Decoded through Gene Expressions
EVOO containing high levels of polyphenols improves insulin sensitivity and modulates different pathways in inflammatory cells of healthy subjects.
Aug. 15, 2016
Social Status, Fashion Drive Consumer Food Choices
As food has become a symbol of social status, it has allowed marketers to attract customers as what was merely functional is now also fashionable.
Aug. 8, 2016
Polyphenol in Olive Oil May Help Fight Allergies
Already approved use for its preventive effect on LDL oxidation, the possibility of using hydroxytyrosol as a nutrient for allergy prevention broadens the opportunities for olive oil therapeutic applications to a whole new horizon.
Aug. 3, 2016
Olive Oil May Protect Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A recent French study reported a decreased risk of late AMD among olive oil users, "after adjustment for multiple potential confounders.”
Jul. 28, 2016
Cardiometabolic Benefits of Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil in Type 2 Diabetics
Following a Mediterranean dietary pattern provides a wide range of sustained health benefits for reducing the risk and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Jul. 27, 2016
Potential Mechanism for the Cardioprotective Effect of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Unraveled
Italian researchers demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil down-regulated NOX2 activity, pointing to this enzymatic pathway as a mechanism accounting for its antioxidant effects.
Jul. 25, 2016
Internet-Based Nutritional Guidance Encourages Healthier Eating
A recent study shows that personalized, Internet-based nutritional advice is a more effective method for improving adherence to a healthier diet than general dietary guidance.
Jul. 18, 2016
Mediterranean Diet, Heavy on the Olive Oil, Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake may be associated with reduced incidence of cardiovascular events, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Jul. 18, 2016
Olive Oil Offers Promising Role in Treatment of Bladder Cancer
An olive oil-mycobacteria suspension exhibited the greatest inhibition of tumor cell growth and stimulated the highest level of cytokines that are essential to initiating an anti-tumor immune response in the bladder.
Jul. 14, 2016
Ten Foods That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Certain foods are especially valuable for fighting high blood pressure. Here are ten that have been shown to be particularly effective.
Jul. 12, 2016
5 Reasons Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Incredibly Healthy
Here are five of the most important compounds that make extra virgin olive oil a veritable cocktail of health.
Jul. 3, 2016
Curb Hunger: Add Good Fats to Your Diet
While all fats have the potential to curb appetites, attention should be made to what is termed 'good' or 'healthy fat' as opposed to bad or unhealthy ones.