The Mediterranean Diet Can Lead to Better Health Later in Life

A new study shows that sticking to a Mediterranean diet in midlife years will positively impact health later in life. This holds especially true for women. Researchers analyzed the data of more than 10,000 women, most of whom were in their late 50s and in good health. They assessed participants’ mental and physical function periodically over the next 15 years. They found that those who followed a Mediterranean diet, which includes a high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish, had a 40 percent greater chance of living beyond the age of 70. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/forums/range/read.php?9,26985

They also found that these same participants were also fairly healthy after the age of 70 and did not suffer from any chronic diseases of physical disabilities. What the study, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concluded is that middle-aged people who follow a Mediterranean diet, especially women, will have improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and a decreased risk of heart disease and cancer. They also have a lowered risk of developing Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease. - See more at:http://www.fitnesstrader.ca/forum/topic/we-do-not-think-about-the-health-of-joints