Tag: Mediterranean diet

Study suggests Mediterranean diet helps reduce effects of stress in animal model

From the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center press release: Even before the pandemic and the presidential election, Americans reported some of the highest perceived levels of stress in the world,… Read more »

Study suggests combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk

From the NIH/National Institute on Aging press release: Combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors was associated with substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease in a study that included data from nearly… Read more »

Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults

From theĀ American Geriatrics Society press release: Eating foods included in two healthy diets — the Mediterranean or the MIND diet — is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties… Read more »

Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory, protects brain against Alzheimer’s

From the Temple University Health System press release: The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now,… Read more »

Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health

From the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) media release: A new study shows that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than… Read more »

Fruit and vegetables are not only good for a healthy body; they protect your mind too

From the BioMed Central media release: Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with… Read more »