Anahad O’ConnorJul 19, 2026 – 5.00amThe Mediterranean diet is among the most extensively studied eating patterns in the world.Decades of research, including rigorous clinical trials and large population studies, have shown the diet offers a wide variety of health benefits. Scientists have found that people who follow the principles of the Mediterranean diet have better cardiovascular health, lower rates of cancer and type 2 diabetes and a lower risk of dying early.Washington PostSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Why the Mediterranean diet is good for you, and five ways to try it
The diet is associated with a lower likelihood of developing cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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