Mediterranean diet tied to lower hypertension risk, 20 years' worth of data show

Having hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to a number ... better adherence to the diet. Participants could lose points for consuming “non-Mediterranean” foods or food groups ... Read More

I am a neurologist and was still diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in my 40s - and it all started with one very common symptom

In 2018, Dr Blacker was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and while he said the news was a 'kick in the ... He also adopted a Mediterranean diet which is high in fish olive oil, nuts and berries ... Read More

Genetic variations may predispose people to Parkinson's disease following long-term pesticide exposure, study finds

A new UCLA Health study has found that certain genetic variants could help explain how long-term pesticide exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson's disease. Read More

Can the Mediterranean Diet Help You Sleep Better?

Time and time again, there's one eating approach that's consistently thought to be the healthiest diet in the world: the Mediterranean diet. It's rich in fruits, ... Read More

Two decades of data confirm Mediterranean diet cuts hypertension risk

Over a 20-year study, adherence to the Mediterranean diet significantly reduced the incidence of hypertension among adults initially free from the condition, emphasizing the diet's long-term benefits ... Read More

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Study Reveals Possible Triggers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mar. 20, 2024 — A new study finds a complex interplay between diet, genes, and the gut microbiota that could explain why IBD ... Read More

Dementia diet: Four spices that could make you 'smarter' and lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease

Cinnamon, a classic spice, is packed with antioxidants that prevent protein build-up in the brain linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... of Alzheimer’s disease onset and/or progression. Read More

Stool transplant could improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease

The reason for this negative effect was unclear, said lead author ... transplants could have some effect on the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. He was not involved in this latest research ... Read More

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2024 — A study on the effects of a junk food diet on rats reinforces scientific understanding about the gut-brain ... Parkinson's Disease: New Theory on the Disease's Origins and Spread Apr. 11 ... Read More

Ryan Reynolds honors Michael J. Fox for helping people with Parkinson's disease, including his late father

Fox was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease ... cure for the disease through research and ensuring improved therapies. This week, Reynolds wrote that Fox helped his late father ... Read More

A dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet shares 4 foods she always buys at the grocery store

Dietitian Sheela Prakash follows the Mediterranean diet for flexible healthy eating ... they're enjoying their food," she told Business Insider. "It's not just about eating the food, it's the ... Read More

Ryan Reynolds honors Michael J. Fox for helping people with Parkinson’s disease, including his late father

Fox was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease ... cure for the disease through research and ensuring improved therapies. This week, Reynolds wrote that Fox helped his late father ... Read More