Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests

Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharpHigh fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those…

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Consuming half a tablespoon of olive oil a day cuts heart attack risk by a FIFTH, research shows

Harvard researchers studied the health of nearly 100,000 people over 24 years They found that higher olive oil consumption was beneficial to heart health Tablespoon per day meant a 15 per cent lower…

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Eating a Mediterranean diet for just one year ‘reduces frailty and keeps the mind sharp’ in old age by improving gut health, research suggests

Retired adults in five countries followed either their normal diet or Med dietThe latter group had more diverse gut bacteria linked to healthy ageingIt could stave off frailty and improve brain…

Continue ReadingEating a Mediterranean diet for just one year ‘reduces frailty and keeps the mind sharp’ in old age by improving gut health, research suggests