Plant-based diet may prevent cognitive decline

New research highlights the importance of a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains for preventing cognitive decline later in life.

Diets ‘devoid of vegetable matter’ may cause colon cancer

Feeding mice a diet rich in a compound that results from the digestion of cabbage and other brassicas protected their gut from inflammation and cancer.

Psoriasis: Mediterranean diet may slow disease progression

A new study suggests that sticking to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, wholegrain cereals, and olive oil may reduce the severity of psoriasis.

For older adults, a better diet may prevent brain shrinkage

People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a new study.

Diet rich in fish and legumes may help delay natural menopause

A diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay the natural menopause, while high dietary intake of refined carbs, such as pasta and rice, may instead help to hasten it, suggests the first UK study of its kind.

Multiple sclerosis symptoms improved with fruit and veg

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may significantly improve symptoms for people with multiple sclerosis, researchers report.

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains may lower risk of gout

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables, nuts and whole grains and low in salt, sugary drinks, and red and processed meats, is associated with a lower risk of gout, whereas a typical ‘Western’ diet is associated with a higher risk of gout, finds a study.

Mediterranean diet enriched with virgin olive oil may protect the heart

New research suggests that a Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may boost the cardioprotective benefits of HDL ‘good’ cholesterol.

Whole grains may lead to a healthier gut, better immune responses

Researchers have found that a diet rich in whole grains may raise levels of healthy gut bacteria and boost immune responses, compared with refined grains.

Anti-inflammatory diet reduces bone loss, hip fracture risk in women

A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and nuts appears to reduce the risk of bone loss and hip fracture among postmenopausal women.

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