Mediterranean Diet

The Benefits of a Modified Mediterranean Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The Benefits of a Modified Mediterranean Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome By Emeran Mayer, MD Dietary interventions, such as the low Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Monosaccharides and Polyols (FODMAP) diet, which are low in many plant-based foods are considered by many IBS experts as first line treatments for IBS, even though they are bad for our …

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Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging By Amanda Johnson The common narrative around aging is generally negative with everyone trying their best to work against the clock. Popular approaches that many people choose to take to combat aging are not always going to benefit our bodies the most. Cosmetic treatments, such as Botox injections, that are used to counteract …

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What Do Social Connectedness and the Mediterranean Diet Have in Common?

What Do Social Connectedness and the Mediterranean Diet Have in Common? By Emeran Mayer, MD The earliest publications by Ancel Keys about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have emphasized the importance of the close social interactions of people living on the island of Crete in Greece, as well as the health benefits of …

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Why Dietary Choices Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Why Dietary Choices Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease By Chloe Arzy From a society that was once centered around home-cooked and sit-down meals, we have progressively adopted a lifestyle of ultra-processed foods and working lunches. In turn, even though these newfound habits have increased US work productivity, they have taken a toll on …

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