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·January 4, 2025·4 min read

Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory via Gut Microbiome Changes

A new study reveals that the Mediterranean diet may enhance cognitive function by altering gut microbiota. Rats fed a Mediterranean-style diet showed distinct bacterial changes linked to better memory, cognitive flexibility, and working memory compared to those on a Western diet.

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·December 10, 2024·5 min read

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline in aging. Excess non-heme iron, which accumulates over time, contributes to oxidative stress and can impair memory and executive function.

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·November 4, 2024·8 min read

Lower Blood Sugar Diet Linked to Slower Brain Aging

The Green Mediterranean diet may help slow brain aging by controlling blood sugar levels, benefiting cognitive health in older adults. The study found that lower blood sugar levels were linked to a younger brain age, particularly in regions critical for memory and sensory processing. Using advanced MRI scans, researchers observed that participants on the Green-Med diet exhibited a slower rate of brain atrophy over 18 months.

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·August 8, 2024·4 min read

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stress Levels

Following the Mediterranean diet versus the traditional Western diet might make you feel less stressed, according to new research. The findings suggest that people can lower their perception of how much stress they can tolerate by following a Mediterranean diet.

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·May 31, 2024·7 min read

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Mortality Risk by 23% in Women

Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 23% in U.S. women over 25 years. The diet's benefits include lower cancer and cardiovascular mortality, linked to positive changes in metabolism, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Researchers analyzed biomarkers to understand these health improvements. The study highlights the diet’s potential for long-term health benefits.

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·May 21, 2024·5 min read

Mediterranean Diet May Slow Brain Aging

A new study finds that specific nutrients, similar to those found in the Mediterranean diet, may play a crucial role in slowing down brain aging. The study combined blood biomarker analysis, brain imaging, and cognitive assessments to identify a nutrient profile associated with slower brain aging in cognitively healthy older adults. These findings suggest that a diet rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, carotenoids, vitamin E, and choline could promote healthy brain aging and cognitive function.

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·May 15, 2024·4 min read

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Anxiety and Stress

The Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety in older adults. The study, involving 294 Australians aged 60+, found significant mental health benefits from consuming fruits, nuts, legumes, and minimizing sugar-sweetened drinks.

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·October 19, 2023·5 min read

Microbiome and Diet Could Mitigate PTSD Symptoms

Researchers explored the potential link between the Mediterranean diet, the gut microbiome, and PTSD symptoms. Their study, involving 191 participants, revealed that those following a Mediterranean diet exhibited fewer PTSD symptoms.

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·June 1, 2023·6 min read

Greener Diet, Younger Brain: Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging

Recent research indicates that a green Mediterranean diet can slow down brain aging. A new study found weight loss related to this diet reduced the aging of participants' brains.

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·April 5, 2023·4 min read

Modified Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet May Benefit Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s

Consuming a modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet which consists of healthy fats and low carbs positively alters biological pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease. Switching to a Mediterranean-keto diet could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, particularly for those most at risk of developing dementia.

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·March 14, 2023·5 min read

Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia

Older adults who consumed a Mediterranean-style diet had a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who consumed a typical diet.

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·March 8, 2023·4 min read

MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles

People who follow diets rich in leafy greens, olive oil, nuts, and fish, such as the MIND or Mediterranean diet, have fewer amyloid plaques and Tau tangles in their brains than those who follow a more conventional diet.

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Mediterranean diet

Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory via Gut Microbiome Changes

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

Lower Blood Sugar Diet Linked to Slower Brain Aging

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stress Levels

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Mortality Risk by 23% in Women

Mediterranean Diet May Slow Brain Aging

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Anxiety and Stress

Microbiome and Diet Could Mitigate PTSD Symptoms

Greener Diet, Younger Brain: Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging

Modified Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet May Benefit Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s

Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia

MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles

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