In older adults at risk for heart disease, a Mediterranean diet plus daily servings of mixed nuts may help manage metabolic syndrome, according to a Spanish study. Previous research suggests that a Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high glucose levels -- all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Mediterranean Diet Enriched With Nuts Cuts Heart Risks
New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for more aggressive prevention and earlier treatment, including a recommendation...
