Health News How The Mediterranean Diet And Exercise Can Protect Bone Health In Older Adults

The bone health conversation you need to have in your 30s

Most of us don’t learn this until way too late: if you’re in your 30s, you’ve already hit your bone density peak. “Peak bone mass is reached around our early 30s, and subtle losses can begin soon ... Read More

The Mediterranean Diet Has Ranked #1 for 7 Years in a Row—What Makes It So Effective?

In its annual Best Diets ranking, U.S. News and World Report has awarded the top spot to the Mediterranean diet for the seventh year in a row. According to the publication, this style of ... Read More

Lifestyle Changes May Preserve Bone Health in Older Adults With Obesity

Weight management and exercise in older adults with obesity preserved bone quality despite weight loss and reductions in bone mineral density. No significant differences were found in the cortical ... Read More

A Twist on the Mediterranean Diet Is 'Ideal' for Heart Health, Cardiologist Says

The Mediterranean diet is famously good for the heart and brain, and can even help with healthy weight loss or maintenance. Many cardiologists recommend the eating plan to their patients and follow it ... Read More

This is the best diet for stronger bones during weight loss, per research

When you're on a weight loss journey, you might not realize that as the number goes down on the scale, it's not just a result of fat loss. You might also be losing essential lean muscle mass and bone ... Read More

15 Ways the Mediterranean Diet Supports a Longer Life

In a world where health and wellness trends cycle through the media faster than anyone can keep up, one diet has stood the test of time—the Mediterranean diet. It is a way of eating that’s rich in ... Read More

7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ... Read More

The Mediterranean diet is infinitely adaptable. Here’s how to make it work for you.

Scientists are exploring how simple tweaks to this trusted diet can address specific health concerns, including hypertension, chronic pain, cardiovascular health, and more. The Mediterranean diet is ... Read More

Mediterranean diet may not protect the aging brain

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite hopes that a Mediterranean-style diet would be as good for the head as it is for the heart, a new study among French men and women found little benefit to aging ... Read More

Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that cuts diabetes risk by 31%

Spanish researchers found that combining a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet with exercise and professional support cut type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. Participants also lost weight and reduced waist ... Read More