Eating a Mediterranean diet appears to be associated with less risk of mild cognitive impairment—a stage between normal aging and dementia—or of transitioning from mild cognitive impairment into Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report in the journal Archives of Neurology.
“Among behavioral traits, diet may play an important role in the cause and prevention of [...]

Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published on bmj.com.
 A ’score’ based on adherence to the Mediterranean diet could be used as an effective preventive tool for reducing the risk of premature death in the general [...]

Low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diet are safe and effective alternatives to low fat diets says study
A two-year study led by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) finds that low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets may be just as safe and effective in achieving weight loss as the standard, medically prescribed low-fat diet, according to a new [...]