A spoonful of olive oil can lower the risk of dementia

·

A recent study conducted by the American Study for Nutrition has revealed that adding olive oil to your meals can help boost your heart and cognitive function.

During the study, researchers found that the natural antioxidants which are passed through the blood system, can directly impact the brain and can lower the risk of dementia.

Photo: Healthline

According to the report, people who opted for half a tablespoon of olive oil a day had a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia in comparison to those who rarely consumed the natural product. 

With olive oil being the main component for the Mediterranean diet, the study indicated a positive impact on the brain, heart and bones.

Source: American Study for Nutrition

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

SoulChef Sundays: Flavours with soul – A Greek journey on your plate

As Chef Georgia Koutsoukou — the Kalamata-born chef known as “SoulChef” — continues her SoulChef Sundays series with The Greek Herald.

Teen injured in stabbing outside Vanilla Lounge in Oakleigh

Police are investigating a stabbing incident outside Vanilla Lounge in Oakleigh, Melbourne on the evening of Friday, April 17. Victoria Police confirmed to The Greek...

Sydney Greeks head to Adelaide’s Festival Hellenika with film and literary showcase

Festival Hellenika is one of the Greek world’s most important cultural festivals. Led by Dr Adoni Fotopoulos.

Lake Kremasta tourism innovator revives Greek alpine escape

Entrepreneur Panagiotis Makris is revitalizing Lake Kremasta tourism and boosting the rural economy of the “Switzerland” of Greece.

A century on, Cypriot and Australian wartime ties meet again in Lakemba

A century after fighting side by side, Cypriot and Australian histories reconnect in Lakemba as the Cyprus Community marks ANZAC Day.

You May Also Like

Greek community supports Theodoros Dalmaris’ new book

The Hellenic Lyceum presented Theodoros Dalmaris' new book, Γυναίκα, at a special event for International Women's Day 2020.

Shortage of masks and gloves forces 300 medical staff into isolation in Greece

Dozens of doctors working in Greece's public hospital have tested positive for coronavirus, and some 300 are in home isolation, following a shortage of hygiene products.

Operation Ironside: Greek Australians among those arrested in SA

So far 95 South Australians have been charged in the Operation Ironside police sting among them a number of Greek Australians.