Mediterranean diet best for a healthy gut, study finds

A new study of the eating habits of 153 Italians shows that a Mediterranean diet may be best for the production of healthy short-chain fatty acids.

Sitting time not associated with poorer diets in US adults

Distracted eating,’ advertisements may explain link between TV viewing and dietPreviously identified associations between TV viewing and a less healthful diet may stem from exposure to…

New Harvard research finds walnuts may help slow colon cancer growth

A walnut-enriched diet may cause beneficial genetic changes in animal cancer cells, affecting inflammation, blood supply and growth of tumorsA walnut-enriched diet may cause beneficial genetic…

Feast-and-famine diet could extend life, study shows

Think of it as interval training for the dinner table. University of Florida Health researchers have found that putting people on a feast-or-famine diet may mimic some of the benefits of fasting…

Could eating an avocado each day help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol?

Consuming one avocado each day alongside a moderate-fat diet may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol in people who are overweight or obese, a new study finds.

The Mediterranean diet has varied effects on cognitive decline among different races

While the Mediterranean diet may have broad health benefits, its impact on cognitive decline differs among race-specific populations, according to a new study published in the Journal of Gerontology.

Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of peripheral artery disease

Past studies have suggested that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Now, a new analysis of previous research suggests that the diet, supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, may reduce the risk of peripheral artery disease. This is according to a research letter published in the journal JAMA.

Diet rich in tomatoes may lower breast cancer risk

A tomato-rich diet may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet ‘reduces genetic stroke risk’

Scientists say they have discovered that the Mediterranean diet may prevent a genetic risk of stroke since it appears to interact with a particular gene variant usually associated with type 2 diabetes…

Recurrent Heart Attacks, Strokes Could Be Prevented By Healthy Eating

If you have cardiovascular disease, a heart-healthy diet may help protect you from recurrent heart attacks and strokes, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. “At times, patients don’t think they need to follow a healthy diet since their medications have already lowered their blood pressure and cholesterol – that is wrong,” said Mahshid Dehghan, Ph.D…

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