Mediterranean diet
Can the MIND Diet Lower the Risk of Memory Problems Later in Life?
People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Results were similar for Black and white participants. These results do not prove that the MIND diet prevents cognitive impairment, they only show an association. The MIND diet is ...
Diet High in Fruit And Vegetables Linked to Lower Miscarriage Risk
A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests. Researchers at the University of Birmingham (U.K.), funded by Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research, analyzed 20 studies which explored women and birthing people’s eating ...
Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, a new study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University (U.K.) found that individuals who ate a Mediterranean-like diet had up to 23 percent lower risk for dementia than those who did not. ...
Mediterranean Diet Associated With Lower Risk of Mortality in Older Adults
A greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet which had been assessed through an index made with biomarkers during a 20-year scientific monitoring is associated with a lower mortality in adults over 65. This is one of the main conclusions of a study led by Cristina Andrés-Lacueva, head of the Research Group on Biomarkers and Nutritional ...
MIND Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Performance
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL) have found that older adults may ...
Mediterranean-style Diet Linked to Better Thinking Skills in Later Life
People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet—particularly one rich in green leafy vegetables and low in meat—are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study shows. Closely adhering to a Mediterranean diet was associated with higher scores on a range of memory and thinking tests among adults in their late 70s, the research ...
Healthy Diet Linked to Healthy Cellular Aging in Women
Eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in added sugar, sodium and processed meats could help promote healthy cellular aging in women, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. “The key takeaway is that following a healthy diet can help us maintain healthy cells ...
Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Older Adults from Becoming Frail
An analysis of published studies indicates that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, suggest that a diet emphasizing primarily plant-based foods—such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts—may help keep people healthy and independent as ...
Cell Science Systems Launches Affordable Telomere Testing
Cell Science Systems, Corp. (Deerfield Beach, FL), one of the very few labs to offer telomere length testing, has launched its new version of this test at an affordable price. Knowing your telomere length is important because it directly relates to health and longevity. Telomere length testing has recently become of wider interest following a study ...
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