TY - MGZN
KW - Aging
KW - Alzheimer
KW - Cancer
KW - Cardiovascular
KW - Chronic
KW - Dementia
KW - diet
KW - lifestyle
KW - longevity
KW - Mediterranean diet
KW - Morbidity
KW - Mortality
AU - L.J. Dominguez
AU - M. Barbagallo
AB - The world average life expectancy has increased remarkably in the past century and continues to increase relentlessly. A long life is desirable but best if lived in good physical and mental health. Among the various dietary patterns, a large body of research data suggest that the traditional dietary habits and lifestyle unique to the Mediterranean region are associated with lower incidence of chronic diseases and improve longevity. Starting with the first data from the Seven Countries Study, numerous observational, prospective, and trial-based investigations in different populations have thereafter supported the benefits of adhering to the Mediterranean dietary pattern regarding reduced mortality, and prevention and treatment of age-associated chronic disorders, such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, some types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, depression, hip fractures, and frailty. Furthermore, Mediterranean diet is also sustainable; hence, this intangible heritage configures a healthy way of eating and of living in harmony with the environment.
C2 - Encyclopedia of Biomedical Gerontology
DO - 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.62178-5
N1 - Journal Abbreviation: Encyclopedia of Biomedical Gerontology
N2 - The world average life expectancy has increased remarkably in the past century and continues to increase relentlessly. A long life is desirable but best if lived in good physical and mental health. Among the various dietary patterns, a large body of research data suggest that the traditional dietary habits and lifestyle unique to the Mediterranean region are associated with lower incidence of chronic diseases and improve longevity. Starting with the first data from the Seven Countries Study, numerous observational, prospective, and trial-based investigations in different populations have thereafter supported the benefits of adhering to the Mediterranean dietary pattern regarding reduced mortality, and prevention and treatment of age-associated chronic disorders, such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, some types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, depression, hip fractures, and frailty. Furthermore, Mediterranean diet is also sustainable; hence, this intangible heritage configures a healthy way of eating and of living in harmony with the environment.
PB - Elsevier
SN - 9780128160763 (ISBN); 9780128160756 (ISBN)
SP - 400
EP - 413
TI - Mediterranean diet and longevity
UR - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85079742495&doi=10.1016%2fB978-0-12-801238-3.62178-5&partnerID=40&md5=b6b368805f73fa5840a655268d8644ad
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