Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Mental Health in Older Adults, Study Finds
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/popular-diet-trend-boost-mental-health-older-adults-study-finds
Executive Briefing
- Tracked 3,000+ adults aged 50–90 in England to measure diet's impact on psychological well-being
- Reveals Mediterranean diet followers reported stronger life satisfaction and purpose during COVID lockdowns
- Shows well-being benefits persisted after controlling for income, education, physical activity, and health
- Suggests omega-3s and polyphenols reduce brain inflammation and support mood-regulating gut hormones
- Cautions findings are observational with self-reported data, limiting definitive cause-and-effect conclusions
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