Tag: diet

Nutrition for Brain Health

Mediterranean diet protects white matter integrity

Mediterranean diet protects white matter integrity
6 min read
bowls of green olives and glass of white wineShare on Pinterest
Research in a Latino/Hispanic cohort shows how a Mediterranean diet improves brain health. Irina Ozhigova/Stocksy
  • The Mediterranean diet is widely known for its heart health benefits, but new research suggests its impact on brain health extends beyond
…
Nutrition for Brain Health

Mediterranean diet linked to better brain health in Hispanic/Latino adults

Mediterranean diet linked to better brain health in Hispanic/Latino adults
5 min read

Closely following a Mediterranean diet was associated with having better brain health among Hispanic/Latino adults in a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025. The meeting is in Los Angeles, Feb. 5-7,

…
Nutrition for Brain Health

Another benefit of the Mediterranean diet: Better brain organization

Another benefit of the Mediterranean diet: Better brain organization
3 min read

Based on a study of nearly 3,000 adults, one particular, simple diet has been shown to result in improved communication and structure of the brain’s white matter. The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.

Rich

…
Nutrition for Brain Health

Enriching the Mediterranean diet could nourish the brain more effectively

Enriching the Mediterranean diet could nourish the brain more effectively
38 min read

1 Introduction

The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other dementias represents a major global health challenge and as our population ages, there is an urgency to identify effective strategies prevention and intervention are strong. In

…
Nutrition for Brain Health

How might a Mediterranean diet protect memory, brain health?

How might a Mediterranean diet protect memory, brain health?
6 min read
person's hands pouring olive oil over slice of breadShare on Pinterest
How might a Mediterranean diet help protect brain health? A new study in rats sheds more light on the potential mechanisms. Image credit: Elena Noviello/Getty Images.
  • Studies increasingly show a link between diet and both physical and
…