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Jul. 25, 2023
Patients Respond to Nutrition Guidance Via Telehealth, Study Shows
Intervention through telehealth can positively complement face-to-face care in sustaining dietary and lifestyle changes.
Jul. 19, 2023
Researchers in California Test New Solutions for Olive Fruit Fly
Researchers at the University of California are testing a range of insecticide products for efficacy in controlling olive fruit flies.
Jul. 18, 2023
Research Explores Olive Oil Co-Extraction with Olive Leaves, Herbs and Spices
A research review examined how milling olives with olive leaves, herbs and spices could increase the polyphenol content of the resulting oil.
Jul. 13, 2023 Health
Consuming Oleuropein May Mitigate the Effects of Aging on Muscular Atrophy
Jul. 13, 2023 News Briefs
New Cleaning Equipment for Olive Mills Saves Water, Money, Study Finds
Jul. 12, 2023 Health
Phenols More Important than MUFA Content for EVOO Health Benefits, Research Suggests
Jun. 27, 2023 Production
New Zealand Producer Uses Brix Levels to Determine Ideal Harvest Moment
Jun. 26, 2023 News Briefs
Genotype Plays Significant Role in Fatty Acid Content of Virgin Olive Oil
Jun. 22, 2023
Drinking Olive Fruit Water Can Aid Exercise Efficiency, Research Suggests
Olive fruit water is a by-product typically thrown away during olive oil production. However, its antioxidants may hold benefits for recreational athletes.
Jun. 21, 2023
Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance
Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.
Jun. 13, 2023
Study Reveals Insights Into the Impact of Olive Oil Fats on Essential Cell Structures
The study found that worms consuming oleic acid lived longer than worms eating a standard diet. Whether these findings relate to humans requires more research.
Jun. 8, 2023
Med Diet Benefits Similar to Walking 4,000 Steps, Study Finds
Researchers at a Boston hospital found that following the Mediterranean diet had a similar health benefit to walking 4,000 steps each day.
May. 30, 2023
Study: Polyphenols in Olive Oil Boost Help Heal Damaged Skin
Polyphenols found in extra virgin olive oil enhance the healing abilities of fibroblasts, opening up possibilities for novel wound healing applications.
May. 23, 2023
Researchers Investigate Role of Bioactive Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases
The researchers focused on studies investigating the flavonoids, polyphenols and other phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.
May. 1, 2023
Olive Oil May Have an Important Role in Diets of Astronauts
Astronauts often lose weight while in space and complain about the food. Extra virgin olive oil offers key benefits during their journey, researchers say.
May. 1, 2023
Researchers Develop Simplified Way to Determine Polyphenol Contents of Olive Oil
The new method uses laser-engraved paper and a smartphone to determine polyphenols in a sample.
Apr. 11, 2023
Report Highlights Health Benefits, Disproves Myths Surrounding EVOO
The Olive Wellness Institute published a report to educate healthcare officials and the public about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 27, 2023
Med Diet More Effective in Obesity Prevention than Other Diets, Study Finds
The literature review found that the conviviality of the Mediterranean diet and its focus on consuming healthy fats help make it more effective than low-fat diets.
Mar. 23, 2023
Med Diet Adherence Associated with Lower Dementia Risk
A long-term, large-scale cohort study in the United Kingdom found individuals following the Mediterranean diet were at 23 percent lower risk of dementia.
Mar. 20, 2023
Lab Test Would Define the Sensory Profile of Olive Oil by Analyzing Its Molecules
The goal is to add a laboratory analysis to the routine tests done by extra virgin olive oil tasting panels to confirm quality and determine organoleptic characteristics.
Mar. 20, 2023
Health Researcher: Focus on Healthier Diets Instead of ‘Demonizing’ Certain Foods
Decades of demonizing specific foods and macronutrients have not tangibly reduced obesity and cardiovascular disease. One researcher argues for a different approach.
Mar. 14, 2023
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Improve Working Memory in Young Students
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and physical activity was linked with enhanced working memory in school-age children in a recent study.
Mar. 2, 2023
Organic Farms Produce Less, but Are More Cost Effective, Study Finds
Researchers in Germany highlighted the difference between conventional and organic farming in terms of real costs and yields.