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The Mediterranean diet is a diet adopted for more than 2000 years by people living in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, which include, among others, Italy, Greece. Spain, and North Africa. It is characterized by daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, nuts, unrefined cereals, and olive oil, and weekly intake of fish and lean meat such as chicken, and a very limited amount of sugar. Overall, a diet which emphasizes mostly plant-based food but most impor

High protein diets are becoming among the most popular particularly among young-adult people. While some dietary plans promote the daily use of a supplement (like protein shakes for body builders or gym goers), others suggest simply a larger than usual portion of a protein-rich diet to be consumed regularly. The question is: is this good for our health?

Age is the best-known risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease. Besides age, another strong risk factor is a gene (a piece of DNA) called apolipoprotein E (APOE), which can exist as E2, E3 or E4. Of the three variants, only APOE4 increases the risk of Alzheimer’s significantly. Having APOE4 gene means you need to be proactive about prevention and follow healthy lifestyle (exercise, diet, socialize) to riduce the negative impact of APOE4 on brain health.