Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Ultra processed foods were associated with a higher risk of frailty (RR= 1.10, P < 0.05) and pre-frailty (R= 1.04, P < 0.05). The life expectancy of adults over 70 years old has significantly increased in the past two...
The Association of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Sleep Disturbances with Migraines
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the presence of sleep disturbances are associated with disabling migraines. Migraine is a disabling headache disorder affecting at least fifteen percent of the population...
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Negatively Correlated to Severity of Fibromyalgia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression analysis showed a significant negative correlation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet [PREDIMED-14] and severity of fibromyalgia [FIQR scores] and PREDIMED-14 scores and level of pain [NRS scores] (P=...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of a nested case-control study show that after adjusting for potential confounding factors, participants with a higher MedDiet metabolomic score were less likely to experience cognitive decline (p = 0.048). By 2030, an...
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Inversely Associated with Gastric Cancer Risk
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies shows that high adherence to the MedDiet was associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer. Gastric cancer (GC), with an incidence of more than 1 million cases...
Mediterranean Diet Intervention Associated with Reduced Inflammation in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month Mediterranean dietary intervention resulted in a lower dietary inflammatory index and improved anti-inflammatory activity compared to the habitual diet group. Systemic chronic inflammation refers to persistent,...
Mediterranean Diet Negatively Associated with Depression in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results for Cox models (participants without depression at baseline and adjusting for age, sex, and years of education) show that with each unit increase in the MedDietScore, indicating greater MeDi adherence, was associated...
Oat-Based Beta-Glucans Improve Lipid Profile in Patients with High Cholesterol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study evaluates the effect of oat-based beta-glucans on lipid profiles in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population that adheres to the Mediterranean diet. Beta-glucans are sugars found in the cell wall of grains and...
Eating Nuts a Marker of Better Diet Quality in Those at Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nut consumption was associated with nutrient adequacy, better diet quality, and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a population at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean Diet is one of the most highly...
Effect of Mediterranean Diet in Pregnant Women with Metabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Mediterranean diet attributed to significantly reduced risk of gestational diabetes in high- risk mothers. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by high intake of nuts, extra virgin olive oil, fruits, vegetables,...
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