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Heart of the Mediterranean: Olive Oil and Cardiovascular Health
The PREDIMED trial — 7,000 participants, five years, 30% cardiovascular risk reduction — is the most persuasive dietary intervention study ever conducted. Behind those numbers lies a detailed story of how specific molecules in extra virgin olive oil reshape lipid profiles, reduce inflammation, and protect the arterial wall. Here is what the science actually shows.
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Brain Food: What the Science Says About Olive Oil and Cognitive Health
The 2024 JAMA study linking olive oil consumption to a 28% reduction in dementia mortality was not a coincidence of data — it was the latest point in a long arc of evidence connecting Mediterranean fats to neurological resilience. The science of how olive oil interacts with the brain is now detailed enough to be genuinely instructive.
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