Extra virgin olive oil may protect against various dementias

A new study in mice finds that extra virgin olive oil prevents the toxic accumulation of tau protein in the brain and keeps memory intact.

Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile

Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented today at ESC Congress.

Extra virgin olive oil or olive oil: Which is healthier?

Extra virgin olive oil is an unprocessed, tasty, and healthful alternative to olive oil. It is full of healthy fats and benefits when used in moderation.

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.

Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil may boost ‘good’ cholesterol

A Mediterranean diet, particularly when enriched with virgin olive oil, appears to improve the function of high-density lipoprotein, the so-called good cholesterol, in patients at high risk for heart disease. A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may help the body remove excess cholesterol from arteries, serve as an antioxidant and keep blood vessels open — all of which are known to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Olive oil: the key to curing cancer?

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), long-known for its heart health benefits, has now been identified for its rapid destruction of cancer cells.

Virgin Olive Oil & Fish Fatty Acids Help Prevent Acute Pancreatitis

Oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol present in a particularly high concentration in virgin olive oil and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish affect the cellular mechanisms involved in the development of acute pancreatitis, a disease of oxidative-inflammatory etiology…