A study and meta-analysis found that every point increase in Mediterranean diet score — meaning how well one follows the eating style on a scale of 1 to 9 — was associated with a 5 percent lower risk of death from any cause.
If you’re on the fence about eating more Mediterranean, consider all the research that backs it up. A study and meta-analysis found that every point increase in Mediterranean diet score — meaning how well one follows the eating style on a scale of 1 to 9 — was associated with a 5 percent lower risk of death from any cause.
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