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Mediterranean Diet and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review.
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49 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The bidirectional association of malnutrition with depression and anxiety in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Pooled it
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- The Mediterranean pyramid: 30 years later, still relevant.European journal of nutrition · 2026Review
- The Association of Diet and Lifestyle Factors With Quality of Life and Self-Rated Health in Older Adults: The Loma Linda Longevity Study.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2026Article
- Associations of Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diet adherence with metabolic parameters in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.Irish journal of medical science · 2026Article
- A Short Questionnaire for Evaluating Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Nutritional Sustainability: Validation in Turkish Adults.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Mediterranean Diet, Redox Biomarkers, and Body Composition in ICU Post-COVID-19 Patients.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Smartphone and Internet Addictive Behaviors Are Differentially Associated with Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Young Adults: The EVA-Adic Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Mediterranean diet adherence and metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a retrospective cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
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- Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in the MEDIET4ALL Study: Associations with Mediterranean Lifestyle, Sleep, and Psychosocial Well-Being, with Mediation Analyses.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Associations between digital healthy diet literacy, artificial intelligence attitudes, mediterranean diet adherence, and health-related quality of life in adults.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Beneficial Effects of Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet on Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia: A Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Beyond the Scale: Setting Goals for Outcomes Beyond Weight in Evidence-based Obesity Treatment.Current obesity reports · 2026Review
- "Is a general belief in one's capabilities related to mental and physical health?": The relationships between self-efficacy, health outcomes, and health-related behaviour.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Why is there no regulation despite evidence that ultra-processed foods are hazardous to long-term health?Future healthcare journal · 2026Review
- Nutrition and longevity - diet in centenarians.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Review
- Loneliness, Aloneness, and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Southern Italian Individuals.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Effect of a multicomponent intervention on adherence to the Mediterranean diet in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, emotional well-being and lifestyle patterns in Spain: A cross-sectional study.Preventive medicine reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesWith the increasing life expectancy and, as a result, the aging of the global population, there has been a rise in the prevalence of chronic conditions, which can significantly impact individuals' health-related quality of life, a multidimensional concept that comprises an individual's physical, mental, and social wellbeing. While a balanced, nutrient-dense diet, such as Mediterranean diet, is widely recognized for its role in chronic disease prevention, particularly in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, its potential benefits extend beyond these well-known effects, showing promise in improving physical and mental wellbeing, and promoting health-related quality of life.
methodsA systematic search of the scientific literature in electronic databases (Pubmed/Medline) was performed to identify potentially eligible studies reporting on the relation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and health-related quality of life, published up to December 2024.
resultsA total of 28 studies were included in this systematic review, comprising 13 studies conducted among the general population and 15 studies involving various types of patients. Overall, most studies showed a significant association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and HRQoL, with the most significant results retrieved for physical domains of quality of life, suggesting that diet seems to play a relevant role in both the general population and people affected by chronic conditions with an inflammatory basis.
conclusionsAdherence to the Mediterranean diet provides significant benefits in preventing and managing various chronic diseases commonly associated with aging populations. Furthermore, it enhances the overall health and quality of life of aging individuals, ultimately supporting more effective and less invasive treatment approaches for chronic diseases.
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