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Tag: Mediterranean Diet

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A new review summarizes what we know about the Mediterranean, keto, and plant-based diets and their effects on cancer risk and progression [1]. Diet matters Since the War on Cancer began in the early 1970s, science has made giant strides in understanding and treating cancer. However, the war is far from over. Cancer remains a...
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In a recent review published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers reviewed studies linking olive oil consumption to cognitive performance [1]. Dietary interventions to improve cognition As life expectancy rises, there is an increasing number of elderly people, many of whom struggle with cognitive decline. However, current treatments for age-related cognitive decline are limited, and...
Researchers investigated how much the consumption of flavonoids impacts the biological age of the heart, kidney, liver, and whole body [1]. Chronological age, biological age, and diet Chronological age only refers to the number of years that have passed, but biological age refers to the lasting damage accumulated over those years. Unhealthy habits and behaviors,...
Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Risk of Dementia
In a large-scale observational study, British scientists have shown that high levels of adherence to the Mediterranean diet might substantially lower the risk of dementia [1]. A healthy diet The Mediterranean diet, which is based on ingredients such as olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fish, and whole grains, is considered one of the healthiest in the...
LSN Mediterranean
In this episode of Lifespan News, Emmett Short discusses the well-known, longevity-associated Mediterreanean diet and how a variant can promote weight loss. Script The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fish, and nuts, is widely considered to be one of the most healthy and longevity-friendly diets. Numerous epidemiological studies, and a handful of...
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Pitching two variants of the Mediterranean diet against each other in a randomized controlled trial, scientists have found that the plant-oriented one, which contained more polyphenols, was more effective for weight loss [1]. Beyond the Med diet A healthy diet is one of the most powerful anti-aging interventions available today, but the question of which...