My dad had decided that our holidays there would be a chance to see the ‘real Switzerland’, industrial zones, banking hubs, immigrant hostels and all. The wisdom of this decision is up for debate (my mum certainly had an opinion or two on the matter) but I was reminded of these peculiar trips to the […]
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Dementia diet: Lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by following the Mediterranean diet
DEMENTIA symptoms include memory loss and difficulty concentrating. But, following this diet plan could lower your risk of developing brain conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have revealed.
Dementia diet: Lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by following the Mediterranean diet
Dementia risk could be reduced by following the Mediterranean diet, researchers have claimed. The diet, which includes large amounts of vitamins and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, could slow cognitive decline. Fish, fruit, vegetables and nuts – which make up most of the diet plan – could delay memory loss, it was revealed. Memory loss is one […]
Mediterranean diet in a pill could help beat heart disease
A PILL that replicates the benefits of a Mediterranean diet to prevent heart disease has been given a scientific patent, scientists announced yesterday. Daily Express :: Health Feed
The Hairy Bikers new book: TV chef duo reveal 150 Mediterranean dish ideas
Tell us about your new book… Dave: We wanted to feature Mediterranean dishes, but there are 21 countries and 200 islands, so we picked the western Med, where the food culture is incredible. Over three months we motorcycled in the sun, ate amazing food, did our research for the book and filmed a TV series […]
Malta: Discover the rich history and spectacular sights of this Mediterranean gem
I’d wanted to go for some time and so my husband and I were intrigued to set off for a whistle-stop weekend there this year. The Maltese archipelago is made up of three islands – Malta, the largest, Gozo and Comino – and lies 50 miles or so south of Sicily. Malta is an island […]
Mediterranean diet: Dementia risk cut and brain function improved by eating fish oil
DEMENTIA risk and cognitive ability could be improved by eating a Mediterranean diet, including oily fish. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Aegean Odyssey: Travel the Mediterranean with this friendly and luxurious cruise ship
PH Discover the best of the Med on a deluxe voyage of discovery and culture “I’m just going to have another hour with Andrea Bocelli,” says the woman on the next sunlounger, popping her headphones back in her ears. Like most of the 300-odd people onboard the elegant “little” ship Aegean Odyssey, she is smart, […]
Mediterranean diet could be as good as pills at controlling THIS common problem
A MEDITERRANEAN diet could be just as effective at controlling acid reflux – or heartburn – as medicine prescribed by GPs, experts have claimed. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Alan Titchmarsh's tips on creating a Mediterranean garden
According to doctors, all things Mediterranean do you a power of good. Whether it’s relaxing beach holidays – all sun, swimming and siestas – or the diet of fresh fruit, fish, tomatoes, salads and lashings of olive oil and red wine, it’s such a positive way of life. But why leave all that do-gooding to […]