In a long-running Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open, women who adhered to the Mediterranean diet were found to have a 23% lower risk of death from any cause.
The Mediterranean diet has long been linked to a bevy of health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity and more — and now a new study has revealed a very specific new advantage for women. In a long-running Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open, women who adhered to the heart-healthy, plant-focused diet were found to have a 23% lower risk of death from any cause.
Another meta-analysis of 21 cohort studies, which included 883,878 participants, reported that higher Mediterranean diet adherence was associated with 21% reduced risk of CVD mortality,' they wrote. What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based nutrition plan that mimics the regional cuisines of the countries along the Mediterranean Sea, such as Italy and Greece.
The Mediterranean diet also has a positive impact on blood sugar balance, mood and even sleep, all of which can help to reduce stress levels and improve overall quality of life,' she added. 'In addition, when mood and sleep improve, many individuals find it much easier to be more physically active, which can play a large role in reducing mortality risk as well.' The study did have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged.
Because the women’s dietary intake was self-reported through questionnaires, there was some potential for misrepresentation. Another limitation is that the researchers only had access to the blood samples provided at baseline, as follow-up samples were not collected. There is also the possibility that other factors, such as high blood pressure and high BMI, could have impacted the outcomes.
Future studies should examine other pathways that could potentially mediate the Mediterranean diet–associated lower mortality as well as examine cause-specific mortality,' the researchers wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to the Harvard researchers requesting comment. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health.
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