New England Journal of Medicine · 2018
Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts (PREDIMED)
In 7,447 Spanish adults at high cardiovascular risk, a Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil or nuts was associated with about 30% fewer major cardiovascular events than a reduced-fat control diet over about five years.
Study: Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts (PREDIMED)
Read the study ↗The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2026
Exploring socioeconomic disparities: the Mediterranean lifestyle and mortality in the Lifelines cohort
A Mediterranean lifestyle score, covering diet, activity, rest and social habits, was associated with lower all-cause mortality across education and income groups. Observational evidence.
Study: Exploring socioeconomic disparities: the Mediterranean lifestyle and mortality in the Lifelines cohort
Read the study ↗Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2022
Consumption of olive oil and risk of total and cause-specific mortality among U.S. adults
In over 90,000 US health professionals followed for 28 years, eating more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day was associated with lower mortality than rarely eating it.
Study: Consumption of olive oil and risk of total and cause-specific mortality among U.S. adults
Read the study ↗American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2016
Blue Zones: lessons from the world’s longest lived
Describes common habits in Okinawa, Sardinia, Nicoya, Ikaria and Loma Linda: mostly plant-based eating with beans, natural daily movement, purpose, rest and strong social ties.
Study: Blue Zones: lessons from the world’s longest lived
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