The Mediterranean diet and olive oil as its quintessential part are almost synonymous with a
healthy way of eating and living nowadays. This kind of diet has been highly appreciated …

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based, antioxidant-rich, unsaturated fat dietary pattern that
has been consistently associated with lower rates of noncommunicable diseases and total …

Neurological disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases are associated
with high morbidity and mortality, and few or no effective options are available for their …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are the most common age-related
neurodegenerative disorders, affecting several millions of aged people globally. Among …

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) polyphenols, including the secoiridoids oleocanthal (OLC) and
oleacein (OLE), are attracting attention because of their beneficial effects on health. Data on …

The term “Mediterranean diet” encompasses the dietary regimens traditional of the
Mediterranean basin (Martinez‐Gonzalez, Hershey, Zazpe, & Trichopoulou, 2017). This diet …

Observational epidemiological studies provide valuable information regarding naturally
occurring protective factors observed in populations with very low prevalences of vascular …

Blood-brain barrier disruption occurs in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Recent
studies indicate a link between blood-brain barrier dysfunction and cognitive decline and …

Oleocanthal is a minor constituent of olive oil with strong anti-inflammatory activities. Since
the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases involves inflammatory and oxidative …

Abstract Purpose of Review We reviewed the most recent literature examining the
associations between the Mediterranean-style diet (MD), neurodegenerative diseases, and …