Six new studies show just how good the Mediterranean diet is for overall health

I'm sure most of us here know that the Mediterranean diet is really good for heart health. But there are so many other ways the Mediterranean diet can benefit your health. Over the last few weeks alone six studies have been published that have found that the Mediterranean diet:

* Reduces dementia risk

* Reduces type 2 diabetes risk

* Helps prevent chronic constipation

* Helps keep bones strong during weight loss

* Helps reduce gum disease

* Improves psoriasis severity

Here are some links if you want to find out more:

Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/08/mediterranean-diet-offsets-genetic-risk-for-dementia-study-finds/

Mediterranean diet plus exercise and support reduced risk of diabetes by 31%, study finds: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/25/health/mediterranean-diet-type-2-diabetes-wellness

Harvard study links Mediterranean diet to constipation relief: https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/harvard-study-links-mediterranean-diet-to-constipation-and-digestive-relief/

This is the best diet for stronger bones during weight loss, per research: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/fat-loss/a68128485/mediterranean-diet-weight-loss-bone-health/

Mediterranean diet could reduce gum disease according to new study: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/mediterranean-diet-could-reduce-gum-disease

Mediterranean Diet Improves Psoriasis Severity, Study Finds: https://www.ajmc.com/view/mediterranean-diet-improves-psoriasis-severity-study-finds