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08/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The brain-boosting benefits of high-quality olive oil

The Mediterranean diet is one of the best ways to eat for a healthier and longer life, thanks to its primary component, olive oil. People living in the Mediterranean region are some of the healthiest and long-lived people in the world. Olive oil provides many health benefits, but its benefits to brain health are often overlooked. […]

07/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Olive oil is the key to longevity: Only one tablespoon a day can do wonders for your health

There is lots of conflicting advice about the ideal way to eat, but one thing that nearly every healthy diet seems to have in common is olive oil. This fat that comes from the fruit of the olive tree and offers a host of health benefits that range from heart health to cognitive function, so […]

03/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D may accelerate muscle repair when combined with olive oil, according to new study

You are probably familiar with the bone-strengthening effects of vitamin D, but a new study reveals that the vitamin can also help to repair muscle fibers significantly when it is consumed along with extra virgin olive oil. Researchers from the University of Catania in Italy fed some rats a regular diet, while others were given […]

12/22/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Scientists finally issue warning against canola oil: Study reveals it is detrimental to brain health, contributes to dementia, causes weight gain

If you thought canola oil was one of the “good” oils, think again. Although marketing campaigns position it as healthy, and it’s popular because of its low price, this is one oil that isn’t doing your body much good – as holistic health websites have been warning readers for many years. A new study has […]

12/04/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Those with a high cardiovascular risk profile should eat dark chocolate with olive oil, new study finds

In recent years, the medical community has put a lot of effort into educating people about reducing their cholesterol levels in order to protect their heart health. Of course, those who do have elevated cholesterol levels are often prescribed statin drugs like Lipitor, Zocor and others to lower these levels. In fact, these are among […]

07/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Extra-virgin oil may hold the key to preventing the Alzheimer’s disease, exciting new research discovers

According to new research, consumption of extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers behind the study, which was published in Annals of Clinical and Transitional Neurology, singled out this key component of the Mediterranean diet as an effective preventative measure against the neurological disease. Led by Dr. Domenico Praticò, […]

07/05/2017 / By Russel Davis

Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find

While frying is considered a generally unsafe way to prepare food, a number of studies have demonstrated that frying can be healthy, as long as you use olive oil to do it. According to Rachel Adams, senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, cooking with high heat triggers changes in oils that alter their aroma, […]

06/08/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Olive oil nutrient found to HALT brain cancer cells in their tracks

Brain and other nervous system cancers are the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 16,000 people each year. The five-year survival rate for this type of cancer is only 34 percent for men and 36 percent for women. Depending on the size, type and grade of the tumor, as well […]

03/14/2017 / By Thomas Dishaw

Court dismisses ridiculous lawsuit against Dr. Oz over “fake” olive oil warnings

A ridiculous lawsuit filed against Dr. Oz over claims he made about the validity of some olive oils has been thrown out. A Judge in Fulton County, GA dismissed a libel lawsuit brought against the TV doctor over statements he made during a May 2016 episode, regarding fraudulent olive oil in American supermarkets. The North American Olive […]

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