Mediterranean diet enriched with virgin olive oil may protect the heart

New research suggests that a Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may boost the cardioprotective benefits of HDL ‘good’ cholesterol.

Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil may boost ‘good’ cholesterol

A Mediterranean diet, particularly when enriched with virgin olive oil, appears to improve the function of high-density lipoprotein, the so-called good cholesterol, in patients at high risk for heart disease. A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may help the body remove excess cholesterol from arteries, serve as an antioxidant and keep blood vessels open — all of which are known to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Evidence points to fish oil to fight asthma

University of Rochester Medical Center scientists have discovered new essential information about omega 3 fatty acids contained in fish oil and how they could be used for asthma patients.

Glucose or fructose: A new study about the impact of sugar on metabolism and cardiovascular health

The kind of consumed sugar – not only the taken quantity – can determine the risk of suffering from metabolic and vascular diseases, according to a study carried out on laboratory animals and led…

Gout and Diet: Nutritional Information and What to Avoid

What is gout and how might diet affect gout? Learn about the recommended food types for a gout diet and the outlook for the future in this article.

Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being in just 2 weeks

Researchers reveal that young adults who increased their intake of fruits and vegetables showed improvements in vitality and motivation in just 14 days.

Whole grains may lead to a healthier gut, better immune responses

Researchers have found that a diet rich in whole grains may raise levels of healthy gut bacteria and boost immune responses, compared with refined grains.

Lack of transportation limits healthy food access among Washington State residents

Having convenient or reasonable access to supermarkets is often associated with healthier diets and a lower risk for obesity among neighborhood residents.

Surprising health changes among postmenopausal women who marry or divorce reported in study

Contrary to previous data, a new study finds that some health measures in postmenopausal women, such as body mass index (BMI), tend to worsen if the women marry and to improve if they divorce or…

Alpha-lipoic acid prevents kidney stones in mouse model of rare genetic disease

Alpha-lipoic acid, a dietary supplement widely available to consumers, prevented stone formation in a mouse model of cystinuria, a rare inherited disease that causes recurrent formation of painful…

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