The Mediterranean diet and healthy lifestyles, key factors in adolescent cognitive development

by Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud - IRB CatSud

1 month ago
Mediterranean diet, fatty acids, Omega‑3

New studies led by IRB CatSud explore the links between nutrition, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle habits and cognitive functions, highlighting the role of omega‑3 fatty acids in adolescent mental de...

Quality versus quantity of fat in the diet

by Universitat de Barcelona

2 months ago
palmitic acid and oleic acid, type 2 diabetes mellitus, Mediterranean diet

Palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid widely found in foods, is associated with impaired insulin sensitivity, whereas oleic acid, abundant in olive oil, may have a protective effect against these meta...

Wine is good for your health if consumed in moderation and within the per diem expenses

by Universidad de Navarra

4 months ago
Wine, Mediterranean diet

Moderate consumption within this per diem expenses mortality by 33%, according to a study led by the University, with more than 18,000 participants.

Combining Diet, Physical Exercise, Cognitive Training, and a Green Tea Compound Reduces the Risk of Dementia

by IMIM - Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques

11 months ago
cognitive decline & dementia, green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), Physical Exercise, Mediterranean diet, APOE-4 gene

Researchers from the Research Institute of Hospital del Mar and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center, the research center of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, have demonstrated the benefits of foll...

17 questions on the Mediterranean diet for a healthier pregnancy: the preg-MEDAS questionnaire

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
preg-MEDAS questionnaire, Mediterranean diet

A study by the Clínic-IDIBAPS presents the new preg-MEDAS questionnaire, which measures adherence to the Mediterranean diet in pregnant women. The study showed that women who followed the Mediterrane...

Mediterranean diet associated with a lower risk of mortality in older adults

by Universitat de Barcelona

4 years ago
Mediterranean diet

A greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet which had been assessed through an index made with biomarkers during a 20-year scientific monitoring is associated with a lower mortality in adults over 6...

Mediterranean diet or mindfulness during pregnancy reduces by one third the risk of a low birth weight baby

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

5 years ago
mindfulness, Mediterranean diet, pregnancy, Neonatology, Ginecología

Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions during pregnancy reduce the prevalence of low birth weight by 29-36% as well as other complications of pregnancy, for which no tr...

Study from Vall d'Hebron determines that the Mediterranean diet increases the colon's microbiota

by Vall d’Hebron

5 years ago
Mediterranean diet, intestine, colonic microbiota

Research led by Dr Fernando Azpiroz points to an increase in gas caused by high metabolic activity in the intestine.

Sant Pau and the Catalan oil PDOs collaborate in a research project on Mediterranean diet and fertility

by Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

5 years ago
physical exercise, Mediterranean diet, extra virgin oil, fertility

The Institut de Recerca de l’Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau – IIB Sant Pau, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, and the Fundació Puigvert presented a pioneer scientific project that i...

The Mediterranean diet helps improve cognitive function and memory

by IMIM - Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques

5 years ago
Mediterranean diet, physical activity, Memory

Memory improvements are proportional to the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet, weight loss and increased physical activity.

Vegetables’ health benefits increase when cooked with extra virgin olive oil

by Universitat de Barcelona

7 years ago
vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, Anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean diet, Natural Antioxidant

Cooking vegetables in the sofrito (sauté) with extra virgin olive oil favours the absorption and release of bioactive compounds of its traditional ingredients.