- Adults in the UK can reduce their risk of dying from all causes and cancer by 28% and 29%.
- MEDLIFE index was used in the study to examine the dietary patterns of 110,799 cohort members.
- The strongest associations between these lowered risks and lifestyle factors were physical exercise, rest, social behaviors, and conviviality.
According to a recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, adults in the UK can reduce their risk of dying from all causes and cancer by 28% and 29%, respectively, by adopting a Mediterranean lifestyle.
Two of the five Blue Zones—regions where people live noticeably longer and healthier lives—are located in the Mediterranean.
Lowers the risk of cancer
The Mediterranean Lifestyle (MEDLIFE) index was used in the study to examine the dietary patterns of 110,799 cohort members from the UK Biobank, ranging in age from 40 to 75.
The study found that participants who followed a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality during a nine-year follow-up.
According to the study, non-Mediterranean populations can adopt these lifestyle modifications to enhance their general well-being. The study’s dietary guidelines included minimizing salt intake, emphasizing whole grains and fruits, and maintaining a healthy drinking routine.
The category “physical activity, rest, and social habits and conviviality” had the strongest correlation with these reduced risks.
Another study suggests that children’s attentional skills may improve as a result of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, which also has an impact on children’s cognitive development.
The study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is interesting since it examines the Mediterranean diet and way of life outside of its original region.
The knowledge offered by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is crucial to understanding how a Mediterranean lifestyle may reduce cancer mortality.
