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. 20, 2018
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Events with Med Diet and EVOO or Nuts
A recently revised study suggested that a nutritious diet with healthy fat is more beneficial to the heart than a low-fat diet.
Jul. 16, 2018
Fat Type Might Be the Answer to Your Lack of Motivation to Exercise
Research offers insight into the role that fat consumption may have on dopamine, and on your motivation as a result.
Jul. 5, 2018 Health
Landmark Med Diet Study Corrected After Methods Are Questioned
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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 EVOO 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.
Sep. 25, 2017
Even Late Adoption of a Healthier Diet Can Help, Study Finds
Researchers found that following a high-quality diet in late adulthood can decrease abdominal and liver fat, reducing the risk of certain inflammatory and heart-related conditions.
Aug. 29, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Gallbladder Surgeries
New research discovered the consumption of staples of the Mediterranean diet, such as whole grain breads, fruit, vegetable oil and legumes, may promote the health of the gallbladder.