A recent study suggests that older folks who are unfussy about what they eat have better cognitive function than their picky peers. According to Nature Mental Health, a U.K. Biobank study analyzed the food likes and dislikes of nearly 182,000 older Brits, but rather than focusing on the effects of a specific diet, the team … Read more
Having just seven grams of olive oil — a bit over half a tablespoon — per day can help stave off dementia, according to a new study. Regularly consuming the salad dressing staple is associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death than those who didn’t eat the oil, reported CNN. The study, which … Read more
These nutrition experts have a T-bone to pick with four kinds of foods — and one type of beverage — they say can lead to cancer. Studies have shown that a person’s diet can affect their chances of developing several types of cancer, with experts promoting the consumption of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and beans to lower the risk. … Read more
A Florida doctor who specializes in stroke rehabilitation is sharing five ways women can lower their risk of having a stroke — the brain attack is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain. … Read more
It’s hard to be a fan of tryptophan these days. The essential amino acid oft-blamed for inducing sleepiness after Thanksgiving dinner has given us another reason to say no thanks to meats, dairy, nuts, grains and legumes — and yes to Mediterranean diet staples. University of Colorado researchers have found a link between arthritis and … Read more
There’s a slippery truth at the heart of the Mediterranean diet. Often touted as liquid gold, olive oil is a foundational ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, which has been named the No. 1 best diet overall for seven years in a row. Packed with “good” fats and nutrients, food researchers have long touted the myriad … Read more
Mooove over, beef. Swapping meat for mycoprotein — a protein made from fungus, that’s found in Quorn-brand frozen products — could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%, results from a new four-week study show. Researchers compared the decrease to the benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diet, which favors whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and … Read more
There are three foods Susan Lucci eats every day. The “All My Children” alum told Fox News Digital there are certain ingredients she lives on and always has in stock in her fridge. “Salmon, blueberries and kale,” the actress said of her clean diet. “My doctor told me, ‘You keep doing what you’re doing because … Read more
Hasta la vista, Mediterranean diet? No bull, the Atlantic diet — the traditional eating plan in northwestern Spain and northern Portugal — is said to ease belly fat and improve HDL “good” cholesterol levels. The diet consists of a lot of fish and seafood, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, olive oil, dried fruits (particularly chestnuts), … Read more
Packing it on around the middle as we age can significantly heighten risk for disease, experts say. But the visible bulge many of us are battling, made up of subcutaneous fat, isn’t the major culprit, turns out. That award goes to the hidden, toxic deposits known as visceral fat, buried well below the surface, crowding … Read more
The Mediterranean diet continues to prove why it’s been named the No. 1 best diet overall by the U.S. News & World Report for seven years in a row. A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology found that sticking to the Mediterranean diet can keep a person’s mind sharp into old age — … Read more
As we set course for a new year, many among us seek to better ourselves through resolutions that include changes in diet and physical exercise. What bandwagon of betterment should you be jumping on? The answer may be in the stars. U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best diets and, perhaps unsurprisingly, that olive oil-chugging … Read more
You’re one drizzle of olive oil away from better health. The U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best diets and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Mediterranean diet took the No. 1 spot for the best diet overall for the seventh year in a row. The Mediterranean diet — which involves eating plant-based foods, grains and … Read more
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The Mediterranean diet provides a long list of health benefits — and it turns out it can also benefit you in the bedroom. The much-touted Mediterranean diet is defined by its lack of processed foods in favor of fresh vegetables, fruits and healthy fats like olive oil while emphasizing the consumption of lean protein like … Read more
If there’s one thing that the Europeans got right, it’s the Mediterranean Diet. Shared for generations among a range of otherwise quite different countries, the pro-oil, fish, lean protein, and vegetable lifestyle has been tied to several health benefits from cutting fat to neurological advances in battling dementia to promoting heart health. The diet — … Read more
Smart investors avoid putting all their funds into one type of stock. Instead, they diversify their investment portfolio with a variety of proven, good-performing investments. That’s the simple idea behind the Portfolio diet, approved by the American Heart Association and other health experts as an easy way to manage cholesterol and lower the risk of … Read more
Add PTSD therapy to the long list of health benefits enjoyed by Mediterranean dieters. A new study shows that the regimen, which is heavy in whole foods, may help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder via the gut microbiome, which is integral to proper digestion and maintaining a balance of nutrients throughout the body. “There … Read more
The Mediterranean diet could be the key to blasting belly fat. A new study from the Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea-Plus (PREDIMED-Plus) revealed that the Mediterranean diet, partnered with physical activity, can counter aging-related body changes suchh as fat gain and loss of muscle mass. The study, published in JAMA Network Open on Oct. 18, was … Read more
A Mediterranean life is a longer life. It’s long been known that the Mediterranean diet is good for one’s health, but a new Harvard study found that living a Mediterranean lifestyle can decrease the odds of premature death by 29%. So what exactly is the “Mediterranean lifestyle?” It’s not just the much-touted Mediterranean diet, which … Read more