Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research. Older adults in England who followed a Mediterranean diet — which is primarily composed of the above foods — during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher psychological well-being than peers who … Read more
Brooklyn is getting a taste of the luxury summer brand activations typically reserved for the Hamptons or South of France. Sephora Summer Club is launching its first-ever poolside activation, which runs from Friday, May 22, to Labor Day, Sept. 7, blending beauty, hospitality and wellness into an immersive seasonal experience. The first-ever Sephora Summer Club … Read more
The Mediterranean diet may have met its match — at least on the scale. Going Greek has long been praised as one of the healthiest ways to eat, boosting longevity and helping fend off chronic disease. But if shedding pounds is the goal, new research suggests another diet may deliver bigger results, even if it … Read more
Eating a Mediterranean diet — including lots of produce, whole grains and healthy fats — while also adding a few healthy lifestyle behaviors, could lower your diabetes risk by almost a third. That’s according to research published Aug. 25 in Annals of Internal Medicine, which found that following a Mediterranean-style diet along with calorie control, … Read more
Hold the hummus and pass the camembert. For decades, Americans have been told that eating like the Greeks is the gold standard for good health. But Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist and author of “The Ageless Revolution”, argues that we should have been looking to Paris all along. “The French diet wins in every category,” … Read more
Residents of Barcelona took out their frustrations against the increased mass tourism by visiting popular spots around the city this weekend and spraying people with water guns, demanding they go home. “Enough, let’s put limits on tourism,” was another rallying cry for the thousands of people – around 2,800, according to Catalan News – who … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but the Mediterranean diet may also do the exact same thing. A groundbreaking 13-year study has uncovered that the diet — heavy on fish, olive oil, and vegetables, — can help cancer survivors live longer. Survivors who started to follow the diet at the conclusion of their … 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
A traditional Japanese diet includes lots of seafood, miso, mushrooms and green tea. Rido – stock.adobe.com Forget about the Mediterranean diet and bring on the sushi. New research has revealed that eating a traditional Japanese diet might be helpful at staving off dementia and cognitive decline, especially for women. While the typical Japanese diet is … 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
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
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
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
Women who follow the Mediterranean diet have a nearly 25% lower chance of heart disease and early death, according to a new analysis. Research from a team at the University of Sydney published in the journal Heart looked at data from 16 studies done between 2003 and 2021. The participants in the studies were mainly … Read more
Following the “green” Mediterranean diet helps burn fat three times faster than typical healthy eating, a new study shows. Research published in the BMC Medicine journal found that eating a plant-based Mediterranean diet allowed the body to burn a dangerous type of body fat at triple the rate compared to those on a generally “healthy” … Read more
Summary: Study finds no significant evidence to support the link between following either the Mediterranean diet or a conventional diet and a reduced risk of developing dementia. Source: AAN A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person’s risk of dementia, but a new study has found that two … Read more