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A new study from University of Pisa researchers has found that small daily portions of extra virgin olive oil-enriched dark chocolate are associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile.Dark chocolate with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Image credit: Juergen Brandes.“A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” said study lead author Dr. Rossella Di Stefano, a cardiologist at the University of Pisa.“Fruits and …

Extra-virgin olive oil, a major component of the Mediterranean diet, is rich in cell-protecting antioxidants and known for its multiple health benefits. Previous studies in mice showed that extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory and protects the brain against Alzheimer’s disease. In the new animal study, a team of researchers from Temple University and the Sapienza University of Rome shows that a family of related neurodegenerative diseases called tauopathies — which are characterized by the gr …

Olive oil in the Mediterranean diet may hold the key to improving lifespan and mitigating aging-related diseases, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Olive oil is a major component of the Mediterranean diet. Image credit: Ulrike Leone.The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthy eating plans recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease. It is also recognized by the World Healt …